Facts

Question 1

Name 3 reasons why the Sioux and Cheyenne moved to the plains

Answer 1

Horses, diseases, Trade goods

Question 2

Name 2 parts of a Sioux tipi

Answer 2

1. Poles support the tipi an an be used to make a travois for moving
2. Scalps hanging as trophies on lodge poles
3. Wooden pegs holding skin together
4. Door way facing east towards the rising sun

Question 3

From the buffalo what 4 things were the horns used for?

Answer 3

Arrow-Straighteners, Cups, Fire carrier, Head- dress ornaments, ladles, spoons, toys an quill-flatteners

Question 4

From the buffalo what was the tongue used for?

Answer 4

It was used as a hairbrush nut was eaten raw as a delicacy.

Question 5

From the buffalo what was the bladder used for?

Answer 5

The bladder was use for food bags

Question 6

What is a coup stick?

Answer 6

A coup stick is to show bravery, it was though more brave to touch an enemy with the coup stick or hand then to kill him.