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What are the two ways of life for the Plains Indians?
Nomadic and Sedentary
Hides
clothing, shoes, walls for tipi
Did children go to school?
Nope
Did farming tribes ever go out onto the plains?
Yes, to hunt buffalo
What happened to the grasslands due to farming?
They disappeared.
Stomach
water container
Who owned the tipi?
The woman who made it.
East toward the rising sun
What animal provided for the Plains Indians?
The buffalo or bison.
Bones
knives, spears, other tools
What was a baby carried in?
cradleboards
What is pemmican?
A treat of died buffalo meat, fat, nuts, and berries.
What animal was tamed to help hunt for buffalo?
Horses
Hooves
Glue
What kids of competitions did tribes compete in?
footraces, archery contests, wrestling matches, and horse races
corn, beans, pumpkins, sun flowers, melons, and squash
Name one nation or tribe that belonged to the Plains Indians.
:)
Droppings
Fuel
How long did it take to put up a tipi?
15 minutes
What did hoop and pole games help boys train for?
To be hunters and warriors