Famous People
How did Four Bears receive his name?
What is an earthlodge?
A dome-shaped home made of logs and covered with willow branches, grass, and earth.
What were the first group of Native Americans called?
Paleo-Indians
Which reservation was flooded by the Garrison Dam?
The Fort Berthold Reservation
What was the main type of home used by the Sioux People?
Tipis
Who is Sitting Bull and what was he known for?
Sitting Bull was a Lakota leader who became famous for his bravery in battle. He was also well known for creating a new religion called the "Ghost Dance". This religion followed the belief that the bison would return.
What is a pelt?
Animal hides WITH fur.
Who made up the Three Affiliated Tribes?
The Mandan, Hadatsa, and Arikara people
Which reservation is located near Devil's Lake?
Spirit Lake Nation Reservation
What was the main type of home used by the Chippewa people?
Wigwams
Sakakawea was a Native American women best known for her intelligence, bravery, and strength when helping Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
What does it mean to have a nomadic way of life?
A life full of moving to always follow herds of game animals.
What were the main roles of women in Native American culture?
Take care of the dying tribe members, make clothing, make leather, make pemmincan (dried meat), and farming.
Which reservation is home to the Chippewa tribe?
Turtle Mountain Reservation
What was the main type of home used by the Three Affiliated Tribes?
Earthlodges
Who is Pierre de La Verendrye?
The first Euro-American to step foot in North Dakota.
What is a Metis?
Metis are people who are half Chippewa and half French or Scottish.
Who is the most respected people in Native American tribes and why?
Elders because they are believed to be filled with wisdom.
Which Native American group lives on the Fort Berthold Reservation?
The Three Affiliated Tribes
Where did the children sleep in the homes? And why?
Farthest from the door, so they could not be easily kidnapped by other tribes.
What was Cheif Rain-in-the-Face known for?
For being a brave warrior who stood firm to prevent the senseless killing of bison and other animals.
What is a regalia?
A special and fancy outfit worn for special occasions by the Native Americans.
What language did Native Americans use to trade from tribe to tribe?
Sign Language
What is the name of the reservation that is slightly located in North Dakota, but mainly located in South Dakota?
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate reservation
What is the rawhide case called that is used in Native American homes to keep food fresh?
Parfleche