A means by which the Native Americans hauled items from place to place.
What is a travois
100
A meeting or ceremony where Native Americans gather to dance, sing, and see old friends.
What is a Pow Wow
100
A statue made of carved wood, which symbolized and protected the family. This was primarily found in the Northwest or Alaska.
What is the Totem Pole
100
A sacred bundle is full of important items in ceremonies. It also contains medicines. What is the modern day equivalent?
What is the first aid kit, hospital, or doctors bag.
100
The name of a tribe that stays in one area and farms.
What is a farming tribe.
200
A home in which 20-40 Native American people could live. Usually made out of earth and wood.
What is an earthlodge
200
Shoes, that when you cut a hold in the bottom of them, would ward off death for a baby.
What are moccasins.
200
A tool that was used to tell stories and history of a tribe. Often used to carry items, as well.
What is pottery.
200
The Battleshield was used to protect a warrior during a battle. What do we have to protect our police forces and our soldiers during war?
What is a riot shield.
200
The name of a tribe that moves from place to place.
What is a nomadic tribe.
300
Used to travel down rivers and fish.
What is a canoe.
300
A ceremony where a young man would leave for three days, into the wilderness, where he would fast. When he returned and told of his visions to the tribes Medicine Man, he would be considered a man or warrior in the tribe.
What is a Vision Quest
300
A home for Native Americans on the move. It often was painted and decorated with symbols of valor and history.
What is the tipi or teepee.
300
A jingle dress is worn by a young woman. It has many bells to ward of bad spirits and bring in good ones. What do young women wear for special "ceremonies"?
What is prom dresses, wedding dresses, communion dresses, etc.
300
Which animal provided the most uses for the Native Americans of the Plains. It was considered sacred by many tribes.
What is the buffalo.
400
A tool used to carry food, water, and shells. Made of tightly woven plants.
What is woven basket.
400
A feather of this bird was given to the bravest warriors.
What is the eagle.
400
This type of art is worn for beauty and to promote health. Many times it is worn to show bravery. It is made of beads, bones, metals, leather, and sometimes hair.
What is jewelery.
400
A dreamcatcher allows good dreams in and bad dreams kept away. What do we use today to do the same?
What is night lights, stuffed animals, religious symbols, bedtime songs and stories.
400
Name 1 or the 3 Nomadic tribes in Nebraska.
What is Cheyanne, Arapahoe, or Lakota Sioux
500
A tool made of leather and used to hold arrows.
What is a quiver
500
A hatchet that was smoked during a ceremony honoring peace. It was passed around the circle as a sign of harmony. If a peace settlement was agreed on, the hatchet would be buried outside.
What is the Peace pipe or Tomahawk
500
This type of art is made in a ceremony to cure illness. It is destroyed when finished with the ceremony. It is made with dyed sand.
What is a Sand Painting
500
A Warbonnet or head dress was worn to show special awards for bravery and courage. What do people wear today to show the same?