Regions
The Wichita Indians went from the Red River down to which region?
North Central Plains
Describe what tipi is?
a portable home made of tanned bison hides fastened to a framework of poles
T or F: The Atakapas hunted large reptiles instead of buffalo:
True
Most popular animal that was hunted among all the tribes?
Bufffalo's
What does the Texas word "Tey-yas" mean to the Caddo language?
Friendship
Which region did the Caddo Indians live in?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Define the word Nomad:
A person who moves from place to place
T or F: The Comanche were Nomads who who also lived in Tipis:
True
The Tonkawa's hunted Rabbits, Buffalo, Rats, Turtles, and...?
Skunks
Which tribe used reptile oil to repel insects?
Atakapa
Which region did the Coahuiltecans live in?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Who were the Shamans and why were they important to the Native Americans?
Spiritual people who shaped their culture and beliefs
The Karankwas were known for communication by sending _______ up into the air
Smoke
Large reptiles such as gators were hunted among which tribe?
Atakapa
The Jumano were know as the _______ people because of the markings painted on their bodies
Striped
Which tribe lived in the Panhandle?
Kiowa
Oldest tribe still alive in Texas
Tigua
Which 3 tribes were known for raiding other nearby tribes in order to steal things such as food?
Apache, Kiowas and Comanche
Which 2 tribes did not hunt animals?
Jornada and Jumano
First tribe to encounter Europeans
Karankawa's
What region did the Tigua Indians live in?
Mountains and Basins
What form of technology was used around A.D. 600-700?
Bow and arrows - for smaller, shaper points with greater force then a hand-thrown spear
Pottery - cook with or store food
Which tribe was known for the religions ceremony called the Celebration of the Sun Dance?
Kiowas
Which tribe hunted people?
Karankwa's
Teamed up with the Comanches to fight with them
Kiowa's