History
This animal was considered to be sacred to the tribes of the Great Plains. They used it for clothing, shelter, tools and food.
bison or buffalo?
This tribe was from the southeast. They originated in Florida. They ate fish and small animals. They made their clothes from cotton and trees. Their homes were called "chickees."
Seminole?
This kind of home was built by the Hopi Indians. It was made of stone and mud and stood several stories high.
pueblo?
This Lakota Sioux leader, known for his pivotal role in the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876), is remembered for his bravery and resistance against U.S. military forces, but his name means "His Horse Is Crazy" in his native tongue.
Crazy Horse?
Which tribe is considered the most prominent indigenous group in Colorado, historically inhabiting the mountainous regions?
Ute
A cone-shaped tent, usually covered with animal skins, used as a home, especially by American Indians of the Great Plains.
a tipi?
This 1830 law, signed by President Andrew Jackson, led to the forced relocation of tens of thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands, resulting in the tragic journey known as the Trail of Tears.
Indian Removal Act
This tribe, originally from the Southwest, is known for their fierce resistance to U.S. government forces, with famous leaders such as Geronimo and Cochise.
Apache?
Articles made from clay that are shaped while moist and hardened by heat.
What is pottery?
What was the name of the major conflict between the Utes and the US government in the late 19th century?
Ute War?
This tribe, known for their strong warrior culture and alliance with the Lakota Sioux, played a key role in the Great Plains during the 19th century, particularly during battles such as the Sand Creek Massacre and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Cheyenne?
This vibrant cultural event, featuring traditional dances, drumming, and regalia, is celebrated across many Native American tribes and is often used to bring communities together for celebration, healing, and honoring ancestors
Powwow?
What tragic event in 1864 saw the massacre of hundreds of Arapaho and Cheyenne people near Sand Creek?
Sand Creek Massacre?
This tribe, originally based in Colorado's eastern plains and the front range of the Rockies, was a key ally of the Cheyenne during the Colorado Indian Wars and was involved in the infamous Sand Creek Massacre of 1864.
Arapaho?
People of the Northeast region built these outside their homes as a symbol of their family or clan. It told the history of the family or clan.
totem pole?