Culture and Lifestyle of American Indians in Texas

What type of government did the Comanche tribe have?

• Monarchy

• Family units within villages

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Who were the leaders in the Comanche tribe?

• Elders

• Chiefs

• Warriors

• Priests

What was the role of a village's chief in the Comanche tribe?

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To speak on behalf of the village

• To trade with other tribes

• To hunt for food

Which tribe is a confederation of different tribes?

• Comanche

• Lipan Apache

• Caddo

• Karankawa

How was the government structure of the Karankawa tribe influenced?

• By their agricultural lifestyle

• By their nomadic lifestyle

• By their trade with Europeans

• By their religious beliefs

What did the Lipan Apache tribe lack in their government structure?

• A chief

• Family units

• Ceremonial leaders

• Trade agreements

What was one of the main economic activities of Texas American Indian tribes?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Hunting

• Farming

What was a major crop for Texas tribes that could be made into bread?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

Which region's culture involved using buffalo for food and clothing?

• Gulf Region

• Plains Region

• Puebloan Region

• Coastal Region

What type of houses did the Puebloan tribes live in?

• Teepees

• Log cabins

• Adobe houses

• Igloos