Basics
Were the Karankawa's a nomadic or non nomadic tribe?
They were in fact nomadic
They originally lived in what region?
They originally lived in the Arctic region, but migrated because of their food source.
For food they _______, _________, and __________
They hunted, gathered, and fished for their food.
Since they lived in the coastal area they had a very what climate?
They had a very wet climate
The tribe had a ceremonial that practiced what and what did they eat at these ceremonies?
They practiced cannibalism, the eating of human flesh. Usually their hated enemies/rivals.
What did the Karankawa's live in?
They lived in tipis which could easily be folded up and transported which made life much easier since they were nomadic.
The Karankawas always liked to participate in what?
They participated in competitive games to show weapon skills and physical prowess.
What was the main diet of the karankawas, hint it was from the river
Their main source of food was fish, shellfish, and turtles
They would pierce nipples and lower lips with what?
They would pierce themselves with small pieces of cane.
What Spanish conquistador lived with the karankawas for a long period of time?
Cabeza De Vaca, who survived a ship wreck then went with them.
They were known as ______ lovers
They were known as dog lovers/raisers
They lived in what area of Texas?
They lived in the Gulf Coast region of Texas.
What type of drink did they serve at some ceremonies?
They would serve a intoxicating beverage brewed from parched leaves of the yaupon tree.
What did they put on their bodies to ward off insects?
They would rub alligator or shark grease all over themselves to keep away the mosquitoes
Only about ___ words from the Karankawa language still exist today
Only about 100 words have been preserved from their language!
Their principal of travel was using ________ canoes
Dugout Canoes, they were made by hollowing out the inside of a large tree.
The dugout canoes weren't suited for what type of water?
They were unsuited for deep and open waters so they usually just used them in shallow water.
Their movements were dictated primarily by what?
Primarily by food,secondly by climate and season
What were the womens skirts made out of?
The skirts were made of Spanish moss and animal skins. The skirt would drop down to their knees.
What did Karankawas like to craft?
They would make baskets and pottery
They had ceremonious gatherings called what?
They were called mitotes and were held for a variety of reasons.
The men wore _____________ or nothing at all
The men would wear deerskin breechclouts or absolutely nothing.
A wide variety of what contributed to the Karankawas diet?
A wide variety of animals and plants
How many people would be in a karankawa band?
30-40 people would be in a small karankawa band which would be lead by a cheif/leader
What did neighboring tribes call the karankawas due to how much they liked wrestling?
Neighboring tribes often called them wrestlers.