Large round earthen houses were called_____________.
Lodge
100
What was their primary food source?
Buffalo
100
Which of the following peoples lived in the Central Plains. A. Iowa B. Missouri C.Sioux (Soo)
ALL of them lived there!
100
Since wood is scarce it wasn't often used for firewood. What did they use for fuel instead?
Buffalo droppings, known as "chips".
100
How did the Cheyenne govern their people? A. The chief decides everything B. They sent their chief to a council
Each group sent its leaders to meet a council of chiefs. The council made the decisions.
200
A layer of soil held together by roots or grasses is called ______.
Sod
200
Where did the plains peoples live?
A. Between the Ohio River and the Appalachian Mountains
B. Between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains
Between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains
200
Name three things the plains people hunted.
Elk, deer, buffalo
200
Which of the following groups lived in the Interior Plains? A. Cheyenne B. Kiowa (ky-uh-wah) C. Crow
Yep, the answer is ALL of them lived in the Interior Plains.
200
Did the plains peoples treat each other as equals?
Yes! In fact, anyone who was a good warrior and leader could one day be chief.
300
When something is in short supply it is _____________.
Scarce
300
How did they hunt buffalo?
The drove them over steep cliffs.
300
How many people could a lodge hold?
20-40 people
300
Which two groups did NOT farm the grassland. A. Kiowa and Crow B. Kiowa and Cheyenne
The Kiowa and the Crow did not farm.
300
Who did the Blackfoot tribe believe created them? A. The Sun God B. A spirit called Old Man
A spirit called "Old Man"
400
A carrier made up of wooden poles and animal skins is a _________________.
Travois
400
To make pemmican what did you mix with the meat? A. berries and fat B. fat and salt C. berries and herbs
Berries and fat
400
About twice a year the plains peoples took part in a large event. What was the event?
The great buffalo hunt
400
Tepees were covered with what?
Buffalo skins
400
The Sioux held a ceremonial dance that they believed helped keep the buffalo strong. What was the name of this dance?
The Sun Dance, which was also a way of showing their respect for nature.
500
A celebration to honor a cultural or religious event is a _____________________.
Ceremony
500
Name 4 things the plains peoples used buffalo for.
Clothing, moccasins, water bags, cord, tools, shelters and glue.
500
Why were tepees valuable?
Wood was scarce. Remember, they lived on the plains which are primarily grasslands!
500
What typically pulled a travois along?
Dogs were harnessed to the travois to pull them.
500
How did the plains people keep track of their history?
They used a calendar robe that was written in a circle on buffalo skin. Each year the leaders would meet and decide what should be written on the robe for that year.