Location
What State did the Caddo Native Americans Primarily live in?
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas
What did the Caddo wear for leg protection?
Breechcloth and leather leggings
What crops did Caddo women plant?
Corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, and sunflowers.
Who made the bows and arrows for hunting in the Caddo tribe?
The women of the tribe.
What is a confederacy?
A group of people who work together for a common goal.
What type of environment did the Caddo live in?
Thick forests and rivers
What type of clothing did caddo women wear?
Skirts and deerskin tops. Dresses made from cotton.
What types of animals did the Caddo men hunt?
Deer, quails, turkey, and small game.
What kind of pots did Caddo women create?
Clay pots.
How did the Caddo work together during planting season?
They gathered from neighboring villages to plant fields together.
Why did the Caddo live in permanent houses?
They were farmers and didn't have to move to find food
What was a common hairstyle for Caddo men?
Shaved heads or mohawk style.
What type of bread did the Caddo cook?
Cornbread.
Why were tools important to the Caddo tribe?
They were essential for daily living and were often buried with individuals when they died.
What shape were the Caddo houses?
Beehive-shaped, pointed at the top and wide at the bottom.
How were the Caddo perceived by other Native Americans
They were friendly with most tribes around them
How did Caddo women often decorate their hair?
With bird feathers or animal fur.
What was a common food the Caddo prepared that included several ingredients?
Soups and stews.
What was one important tool made by Caddo women for cooking?
Utensils.
How many people could fit in one Caddo house?
Multiple Families
What is the primary activity that allowed the Caddo to stay in one place?
Farming
What form of body decoration did women prefer?
Tattooing, including their faces. Or Beads
How did the Caddo obtain fish?
By fishing in the rivers.
How did the Caddo view their tools in relation to death?
They believed tools were so important that they were often buried with the deceased.
What materials were Caddo houses made from?
Wood frames covered with mats of long grass.