The Plains Indians

Question 1

What is a stereotype?

Answer 1

Harmful pre-judgement based on religion/race/sexuality or gender

Question 2

Name 2 parts of the buffalo and its uses?

Answer 2

Tongue(brush), Skulls (religious ceremonies), Teeth(necklaces), Hide(clothing/tipi covers), Bladder(Waterproof Bag), Bones(instruments), Hooves(glue), Stomach (cooking pot), Horns(tools/medicine)

Question 3

When were horses brought to North America?

Answer 3

1540

Question 4

Name 2 inventions that helped the Sioux adapt to nomadic life and its purpose

Answer 4

Travois(carry supplies), Tipi(shelter), Moccasins & Clothing (protect feet and body), Picto & Hand Language(communication), Bow & Arrows(hunting/protection), Papoose(carry infants/small children)

Question 5

How is the sioux government structured?

Answer 5

Seven Council Fires
Tribes->Band->Council