American West Flashcards
1
Q
What animal did the Plains Indians use for their way of life?
A
Buffalo
2
Q
What was the buffalo used for?
A
Shelter, weapons hairbrush
3
Q
What was the great spirit called?
A
Wakan Tanka
4
Q
Names of some tribes
A
Sioux, Mandans, Pawnees
5
Q
Who lead a tribe?
A
The Chief
6
Q
Names of some chiefs
A
Crazy horse, Sitting bull
7
Q
What did warrior brotherhoods do?
A
Raiding parties, training young men to fight
8
Q
What shape is important to the Indians?
A
Circle
9
Q
What did horses allow the Indians to do?
A
Hunt buffalo, move to the plains, be nomadic
10
Q
Why was land important to Natives?
A
It was sacred and alive
