Unit 3, Chapter 2 - The People of the Plains

Front

How did the peoples of the Plains treat this animal?

Back

They used them for food and raw materials.

Front

What did sharing a calumet signal?

Back

desire to trade

Front

What does this item represent?

Back

important events that occurred in the past

Front

What do the feathers in this head covering represent?

Back

brave deeds

Front

What did Plains peoples develop for communication between nations?

Back

sign language

Front

What religious belief did most Plains peoples share? Options: There exists one all-powerful god., A spirit exists in all people, animals, and things., The chief’s power comes from the gods., Doing good deeds brings rewards in the afterlife.

Back

A spirit exists in all people, animals, and things.

Front

What is this type of home called?

Back

tepee

Front

Which group in Plains societies was mainly responsible for building and maintaining earth lodges?

Back

women

Front

What kind of relationship did Plains children have with their grandparents?

Back

joking