Geography
Which region in Texas is populated by small mountains but is mostly flat land where American Indians with teepees once lived?
The Great Plains Region
From what Indian tribe that lived in the Coastal Plains Region did we get the name of Texas? What is the Indian name for Texas?
What is Caddo and Tejas.
Who?
*Lived in West Texas, Mountain and Basin Region
*Lived in an adobe village in earthen homes
*Were farmers who had an irrigation system
*Traded with nearby tribes
Jumano Tribe
Which tribe fished, had temporary homes, and used dugouts as boats?
Karankawa Tribe
Because the Coastal Plains Region is very wet and humid, we can always find this kind of vegetation.
A mixed forest
Which area of the Great Plains Region has less population, flat, dry lands, hot summers and cold winters? This area also helped the American Indian tribes thrive by hunting buffalo.
The Panhandle of the Great Plains Region
What is the name of the part of the Coastal Plains that the Caddo Tribe lived in? hint: think of very tall trees
What is the Piney Woods.
Who?
*Lived near the Rio Grande
*Planted corn, but hunted animals near to them
*Continue to live in the Mountains and Basins Region
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua)
Which tribe were farmers who used irrigation, were able to live as a tribe, and lived in houses made of adobe?
Tiguas Pueblo
The Coastal Plains Region has a long growing season and lots of agricultural activity in the Rio Grande Valley due to what type of climate? Why?
A mild climate that increases humidity.
American Indian groups who lived in different physical regions had ______________ .
Were the Karankawas sedentary (to stay in one area), nomadic (to move following the animals they hunted) , or both?
The Karankawas were both sedentary and nomadic.
Who?
*Lived in Wickiups or wigwams
*Were originally from the Great Lakes (Michigan) and moved to the Coastal Plains Region
*Planted, fished, and hunted
*Continue to live in Texas Coastal Plains Region
Kickapoo
Which tribe were buffalo hunters and gatherers, skilled horsemen, and lived in teepees?
Lipan Apache
In what area where most of the cities in Texas built?
They were all close to the sources of water.
Which location or landform in Texas was important to those who settled to live in El Paso? Why?
The area along the Rio Grande because it was a major water source.
What is the name of the cone shaped houses that sedentary Indian tribes lived in?
What is beehive.
Who?
*Originally from Alabama
*Lived in square-shaped villages
*Men shaved their heads leaving a scalplock only, while women wore their long hair tied in a bun.
*Currently they live in a reservation in Texas
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
Which Indian tribe were farmers and hunters, lived in permanent 'beehives', and formed alliances with other tribes?
Caddo Tribe
What is the most common type of food found in the Coastal Plains Region? Why?
We find seafood because it is close to large sources of water.
From where did early American Indian groups of the Western Hemisphere come from?
The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo "Tigua" tribe lives in which region of Texas that is populated by high and low mountains but is mostly desert area where these American Indians with pueblos built of rocks and plaster of mud lived and continue to live?
The Mountains and Basins Region
What am I?
I was written to outline the grievances against King George III.
I was written to explain the reasons for separation from Great Britain.
I was written by Thomas Jefferson but revised by many.
I have a Preamble, Grievances, and Signatures section.
I am the Declaration of Independence.
Which Texas Tribe lived mainly in 'wigwams' which were more permanent houses or teepees which could be moved around easily?
the Lipan Apache
Which two regions of Texas have many cities and flat lands?
The Coastal Plains Region and the Great Plains Region