Tribes of Texas
What tribe once had a large population in Parker County?
Comanche
What is archaeology?
The study of the past by looking at the things people left behind.
Did Native Americans use every part of the bison?
Yes
Name one way pioneers preserved food that we talked about.
Salting, Smoking, Dehydration, Pickling
What did Native Americans use plants for?
Medicine
What is the first known tribe encountered in Texas by Europeans?
Karankawas
Name one type of object archaeologists dig up.
tools, pottery, bones, and ancient buildings (more specific answers are ok too)
Cups
Preserving meat
What can rosemary be used for?
What tribe was known for being skilled at horsemanship?
Comanche
What do the objects that archaeologists find tell us?
They tell us stories about the people that used them
What did they use the Bison bladder for?
Water bottle
What was the purpose of pickling or dehydration?
Preserving produce
Name one type of plant that could be turned into tea.
Mullein, Yarrow, American Beautyberry, Grape, Dandelion
Where did the Caddo traditionally live?
Stationary settlements in East Texas (East Texas is also an ok answer)
What does NAGPRA stand for?
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
True or False, they would eat the eyes of the Bison.
True
What were the most commonly dried things? (Name one)
Apples, peaches, pumpkins, beans, and berries
Name one of the uses for Yarrow.
stop bleeding, heal wounds, clear up infections, and break fevers
What is Karankawas believed to mean?
"dog-raisers" or "dog-lovers"
Name two types of items that are protected by NAGPRA.
Human Remains, Funerary Objects, Sacred Objects, Cultural Patrimony
True or False, a male Bison can jump up to 10 feet
Why was vinegar used for pickling?
The vinegar causes fermentation, which prevents the item from spoiling.
What plants were believed to heal "craziness"?
Blueberry