Native American Life

Question 1

Lodge

Answer 1

A large, round home made out of earth used by the Plains Indians

Question 2

Longhouse

Answer 2

A Native American rectangular house made of wood frames covered with bark and shared by several families

Question 3

Wampum(s)

Answer 3

Beads strung on threads, formerly used among the Native Americans as currency.

Question 4

Wigwam

Answer 4

A round, bark-covered shelter

Question 5

Tepee

Answer 5

A circular tent made by stretching buffalo skins over wooden poles

Question 6

Travois

Answer 6

A device for transportation among Plains Indians, the travois consisted of 2 long poles, each lashed to the sides of the dog (and later horse) pulling it.

Question 7

Hogan

Answer 7

A cone-shaped Navajo shelter built by covering a log frame with mud or adobe

Question 8

Shaman

Answer 8

Medicine man of a tribe

Question 9

Bison

Answer 9

Used by the Native Americans for everything

Question 10

Thanksgiving

Answer 10

Ceremony held to show gratitude to the Native Americans