American West (Up to 1851)

Question 1

Which animal was essential to the Plains Indians way of life?

Answer 1

Buffalo

Question 2

What did they use the buffalo for?

Answer 2

Skin for tipis
Meat for food
Tongue for hairbrush
Stomach for food bags

Question 3

Indians believed in a Great Spirit what was it called?

Answer 3

Wakan Tanka

Question 4

Name one of the main Plains Indians tribes?

Answer 4

Sioux, Pawnee, Mandan

Question 5

Who was in charge of a tribe?

Answer 5

The Chief

Question 6

Name a famous tribal leader?

Answer 6

Sitting Bull

Question 7

What was the purpose of a warrior brotherhood?

Answer 7

To train warriors, raid other tribes

Question 8

What shape was important to the Plains Indians way of life?

Answer 8

Circle

Question 9

What did horses allow the Plains Indians to do?

Answer 9

Hunt buffalo, live a nomadic lifestyle

Question 10

Why was land important to Plains Indians?

Answer 10

Has a soul, is their mother

Question 11

What activities of settlers did Indians find disrespectful?

Answer 11

Mining

Question 12

What was a counting coup?

Answer 12

A stick that was used to touch in a fight

Question 13

When was the Indian Removal Act?

Answer 13

1830