Geography
What was the terrain the Paiutes lived on like?
Plains
Rocky
Mountainous
Coastal/Swamp
Canyon
Rocky/Mountainous
Which foods out of the following options did the women of the tribe not gather?
Nuts
Roots
Corn
Seeds
Corn
Who were Shamans?
Shamans were men and women who were believed to have the special ability to communicate with the spirits.
What was the climate of where the Paiutes lived like?
Cold
Arid
Rainy
Tundra
Arid
What major landmark did the Paiutes live near?
The Great Basin
Which foods had to be harvested as a family?
Buffalo
Berries
Pine Nuts
Whale
Pine Nuts
Which Spirit did the Paiutes believe in?
Puha
Was rain normal for the area that the Paiute tribes were living in?
No
How many states did the Paiutes once cover at their peak?
6 states
What did Paiutes usually hunt for?
Deer, elk, buffalo, and small game
How did the Paiutes respect their animals?
The Paiutes used every part of the animal, even the skin.
When and why was rabbit fur used?
Rabbit fur used to keep warm and for garments.
Which state did the Paiutes mainly center themselves in?
Nevada
At what age did the boys of the tribes start to hunt?
Around 12
At what time of the year did Paiute families get together?
Fall
What did the Paiutes use to hunt with before they got guns and horses from the Spanish?
Corrals, Clubs, and Knives
What was the Paiute's main water source?
Irrigation ditches from streams and floodplains
Did Paiutes usually eat seafood as a part of their everyday meals?
No
How did the Paiutes myths and traditions have an effect on them?
Their myths and traditions helped influence the way of their lives.
What are the Paiutes known for?
They are known for being skillful gatherers and hunters.