Native Americans 1

Which crops were commonly raised by the sedentary tribes of the Plains?

• Wheat, rice, and potatoes

• Corn, squash, and beans

• Barley, oats, and rye

• Apples, oranges, and grapes

What was the main purpose of a travois for the nomadic tribes?

• To cook food

• To carry the tribe's household goods

• To build houses

• To hunt buffalo

How did the introduction of the horse by the Spanish affect buffalo hunting for Native Americans?

• It made hunting more difficult

• It had no effect on hunting

• It greatly improved the hunting of the buffalo

• It caused the buffalo to disappear

Why did the nomadic tribes follow the buffalo?

• For their milk

• For their wool

• For their meat and other resources

• For their companionship

What was a tepee, and how was it constructed?

• A stone house built underground

• A wooden cabin with a chimney

• A portable tent made from long poles and buffalo hides

• A brick house with a tiled roof

Why did the sedentary tribes build earth lodges with dome-shaped roofs?

• To store food

• To protect people from the intense summer heat and bitter winter cold

• To keep animals inside

• To grow crops indoors

Explain why the Plains Native Americans needed portable homes.

• They liked to move for fun

• They were constantly on the move following the buffalo

• They wanted to avoid other tribes

• They needed to escape floods

What was the purpose of the smoke flap on a tepee?

• To adjust heat or air flow in and out

• To let animals inside

• To store food

• To hang decorations

Why did the tepee door face east?

• Because east was believed to be the source of light and knowledge

• Because it was easier to build that way

• To avoid the wind

• To keep animals away

What was the original purpose of the Grass Dance among the Plains tribes?

• To recall men's war courage

• To celebrate harvest

• To welcome new members

• To mark the end of winter