Humanos and Puebloan Cultures

Mr. Hill, a Texas history teacher, discusses the Puebloan culture in Texas, focusing on the Tiguas, Humanos, and Conchos tribes. These tribes lived in the Big Bend area and built adobe pueblos. The Tiguas were skilled in irrigation, while the Humanos traded corn with Plains Indians. The Conchos used unique fishing techniques. Despite their peaceful nature, the Humanos faced challenges from the Apaches.

Which three tribes made up the Puebloan culture in Texas?

• Tiguas, Humanos, Conchos

• Cherokees, Navajos, Pueblos

• Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho

• Tiguas, Apaches, Comanches

What material did the Tiguas use to construct their homes?

• Wood

• Stone

• Adobe brick

• Metal

How did the Tiguas adapt their farming techniques to the dry climate?

• By irrigating fields with river water

• By planting drought-resistant crops

• By importing water from other regions

• By using greenhouses

What was a unique feature of the Humanos' adobe pueblos?

• They had glass windows

• Entry was through the roof

• They were built on stilts

• They had underground tunnels

What did the Humanos trade with the Plains Indians?

• Jewelry

• Pottery

• Corn for animal hides and meat

• Weapons

Why did the Humanos eventually abandon their homes?

• Disease outbreaks

• Due to natural disasters

• Lack of resources

• Because of conflicts with the Apaches

Where did the Conchos primarily live?

• In coastal areas

• In the plains

• In large cities

• In the mountains and basins region

What unique fishing technique did the Conchos use?

• Using nets

• Using lighted torches to attract fish

• Using traps

• Using fishing rods

What was a common cultural practice among the Conchos?

• Building large monuments

• Tattooing their bodies

• Writing literature

• Performing theatrical plays

Which region did the Puebloan culture primarily inhabit?

• The Eastern Woodlands

• The Desert Southwest

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Great Plains