Caddo and Coahuiltecan Culture Quiz

What does the word "Taysha" mean in the Caddo language?

• Friend or ally

• Warrior

• Farmer

• Chief

Why were bows and arrows important to the Caddo people?

• For fishing

• For farming

• For hunting and war

• For building houses

What was a major factor that made the East Texas region ideal for farming?

• The dry climate

• The annual rainfall

• The presence of mountains

• The hot temperatures

How did the Coahuiltecans adapt to their environment?

• By building permanent stone houses

• By moving frequently to follow food sources

• By developing advanced farming techniques

• By using advanced weaponry for hunting

Which of the following best describes the Karankawas?

• They lived in large permanent villages

• They were skilled warriors who practiced eating their enemies' flesh

• They were expert farmers who cultivated large fields

• They built permanent adobe buildings for their homes

What was a unique feature of the Tigua people’s social and political system?

• They had a hereditary monarchy

• All adult males voted to choose leaders

• They had no system of leadership

• They were led by a council of shamans only

What did the Apache tribe primarily use bison hides for?

• Making pottery

• Creating clothing and tepees

• Building houses

How did the Comanche tribe use horses to their advantage?

• For farming

• For traveling long distances and hunting buffalo

• For building permanent homes

• For fishing in rivers

What was a common practice among the Kiowa tribe?

• Building large stone temples

• Wearing jewelry made from Mexican silver coins

• Developing advanced irrigation systems

• Settling in permanent villages

Which tribe is known for their detailed face paint or tattoos?

• Apache

• Comanche

• Jumanos

• Karankawas