Horses + Plains Indians Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 examples of Indian tribes?
A
Sioux, Crow, Araphos and Comanches
2
Q
Why were horses key to Nomadic lifestyle?
A
Horses allowed them to move around easier, carry their resources.
3
Q
Why were horses key to warrior culture?
A
- Indians would raid other tribes to steal horses as part of warfare
- Horsemanship was sign of warrior bravery.
- Used to charge into battle.
- Young warriors would train with their horses on buffalo hunts.
4
Q
How were horses used to measure status and wealth?
A
Men measured wealth in horses
The Comanches had over 8,000 horses in a tribe of 3,000 people.
5
Q
How were horses used in huntings of the buffalo?
A
They were needed to hunt.
Warrior brotherhoods were trained young fighters who led the buffalo hunt.
Men were responsible for hunting and looking after the horses.
