Ancient Peoples
Who were the first people to live in Texas, thousands of years ago?nt Natives from Asia
The Ancient Natives from Asia who crossed the Bering Land Bridge.
What were the Caddo homes made of?
Dried grass, called Thatch, and wooden frames shaped like beehives
Which tribe lived along the Gulf Coast and used dugout canoes?
The Karankawa
Where in Texas did the Puebloan peoples live?
Far West Texas (around El Paso and the Rio Grande)
Which group followed buffalo herds and preformed ritualistic hunting events?
The Comanche
What large animals did these early Texans hunt?
Mammoths and Giant Bison
Which tribe was known for being skilled farmers and builders of temples and Thatched Huts?
The Caddo
Which group gathered seafood and wild plants but moved often due to harsh conditions?
The Coahuiltecan
What materials did the Jornada and Tigua use to build their homes?
Adobe
What animal changed the lifestyle of the Plains peoples after its introduction by Europeans?
Horses
What technology helped them hunt more efficiently?
An Atlatl
What crop was considered the Caddo's "Chief Crop"?
Corn
What did the Karankawa use for transportation along the coast?
Dugout canoes made from hollowed tree trunks.
The Puebloans were known for what type of lifestyle?
Agriculture and the settled village life
How did the Plains Natives use buffalo?
For food, clothing, shelter, and tools (used every part)
What is the Bering Land Bridge?
A naturally forming bridge of land connecting Asia and North America.
What kind of art and craftsmanship were the Caddo known for?
Beautiful Pottery
How did the Karankawa protect themselves from insects like mosquitoes?
They covered their skin with mud and alligator grease.
What is adobe made from?
A mixture of dirt, straw, and water dried in the sun.
What made the Jumano important to other Native groups?
They were known as peaceful traders who connected different cultures across the region.
Why did the Human cross the Bering Land Bridge?
To follow the migrating animals, for food.
Who was considered the religious leader and healer of South Eastern Cultures?
A Shaman
Why were the Gulf Coastal tribes considered less advanced than the Southeastern tribes?
They didn’t farm or build permanent homes because the environment made it difficult.
Which Puebloan group lived near present-day El Paso and still exists today?
The Tigua
Why did conflicts sometimes occur between the Comanche and Apache?
They competed for territory and control of buffalo hunting grounds.