They Call Them Apaches

What is the origin of the name 'Apache'?

• It comes from the Apache language.

• It is derived from a word meaning 'enemy' in the Zuni language.

• It was given by the Spanish explorers.

• It is a modern term created by historians.

How did the Apache people traditionally travel?

• By foot, as they were great walkers.

• By horse, riding bareback without saddles.

• By building roads and using carts.

• By using boats along the rivers.

What type of dwelling did the Apache use during the winter?

• Teepees, which were easy to move.

• Wickiups, made of wooden frames and brush.

• Hogans, made of mud or clay for warmth.

• Caves, which provided natural shelter.

What was the lifestyle of the Apache people in the 19th century?

• They built permanent cities and stayed in one place.

• They were nomadic, moving with the seasons.

• They lived in large, organized communities.

• They were primarily fishermen and stayed near water bodies.

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What happened to the Apache people in the late 1800s?

• They successfully defended their land from the U.S. Army.

• They were forced onto reservations in New Mexico and Arizona.

• They migrated to Canada to escape conflict.

• They formed an alliance with the Spanish settlers.

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