Native American Test Flashcards
Scalping
It was the taking of the hair and scalp, usually from the crown of the head, as a trophy.
Heathens
Someone who does not believe in God or cares about religion.
Lazy/Drunks
People thought that the Native Americans were lazy and drunk when they were actually very hard working.
Peace Pipe
A pipe that meant a sign of trust and unity. NAs smoked herbs and spices from it.
Red Skin
Only a few tribes had red skin. The majority of them had dark brown hair. They can be very light and very dark depending where they are from. And they can have brown, hazel, green, or grey eyes.
What are two facts about the Plains Indians?
Village dwelling crop planters (lower Mississippi River)
Nomadic hunters and gatherers (Nebraska, South Dakota)
Who introduced the NAs to horses
The Spanish in the mid 1500s.
Buffalo Pound Method
The Buffalo were lured into a ravine by a hunter dressed in buffalo robes. Then the other hunters would kill the bison with spears.
Buffalo Jump Method
“Chasers” would lead the animals towards a cliff. People waved blankets and shouted so they could force the animal off the cliff. The people down below would kill the animal.
The Chase Method (Buffalo)
If a hunter had a horse, they could use this method. The hunters would get close enough to the animal so they could shoot it with an arrow or gun.
In an indian tribe, who hunted and who gathered and cooked food and made clothing?
The men hunted and the women gathered and cooked food and made clothing.
What was total love?
This means that babies were held their entire first year of life, so that their feet never touched the ground.
How did the NAs rule?
They ruled by a counsel.
Who were men called Shaman?
They gave advice and were medicine men.
What did the NAs believe about land ownership?
They believed that land should be shared or held in whole tribes.
