Why Were They Called Indians?
Which European explorer is responsible for mistakenly naming the Native Americas "Indians"?
Christopher Columbus
Aside from providing meat for food, what did the Sioux use the thick hides of the buffalo to construct?
Tipis, blankets, and winter clothing
What was the traditional long-range weapon used by Sioux warriors for hunting and warfare?
The bow and arrow
What is the leader of a tribe called?
What is the Lakota Sioux term for the Great Spirit or the supreme holy force that permeates the entire universe?
Wakan Tanka
Where did Christopher Columbus mistakenly believe he had landed in 1492?
The East Indies (or Asia)
What was the Buffalo's bladder used for?
A waterproof bag
What short-range weapon, featuring a stone or iron head attached to a wooden handle, was used by the Sioux for close-quarters combat?
Tomahawk
Who made up the Chief's council?
Usually older and wiser men
What is the belief that all things have a soul called?
Animism
Which European country was Columbus acting on behalf of?
Spain
How did the destruction of the buffalo herds by white settlers impact the Sioux
It destroyed their way of life and led to starvation.
What animal, introduced by the Spanish, changed how the Sioux hunted and fought with their weapons?
The horse
Rather than a central government, how was the broader Sioux nation structured?
An alliance of independent tribes and bands
What sacred ritual did a young Sioux man undergo to seek spiritual guidance, strength, and his purpose in life?
A Vision quest
Although the term "Indian" was a historical mistake, what phrase do many modern indigenous people prefer today?
Native American (or Indigenous / First Nations)
What did the Sioux consider the buffalo to be, reflecting its vital importance to their entire way of life?
A sacred gift from the Creator
What prestigious item used in battle involved touching a live enemy with a stick or bare hand rather than killing them?
Coup stick
How were major decisions, such as moving camp or going to war, reached within a Sioux tribal council?
By consensus (discussing and agreeing)
What word is missing?
______ with all creatures of the earth, sky and water was a real and active belief
Kinship