Ways Of Life & Means Of Survival On The Plains Flashcards
What about the Buffalo was important?
Horseback was the best way to catch Buffalo.
The Buffalo was used for food and clothing.
Buffalo hearts were left on the field because they were said to give new life to the herd.
What determined your status in the society?
The number of horses you owned.
What were the Great Plains?
Very dry, extremely cold in winter and very hot in the summer.
Some Indians who lived on the planes lived a roaming lifestyle.
These Indians did not grow crops but instead ate wild fruits and plants.
During summer and autumn most plain Indians nomadic.
What sort of food and shelter was used?
Tipis made from wood and buffalo hide were used as a shelter.
Tipis were ideal for nomadic lifestyle.
Band of Indians would split up when food was not widely available. Increasing chances of enough food.
What was spirits and nature like?
Everything natural had its own spirit.
Indians believed that visions and ritual dances were the best way to connect the spirits.
Land and property
Sacred areas and lands shaped Indians understanding of the environment.
War
There was a lot of conflict in Indian society.
Warriors were highly respected. It was a great honour if they succeeded in ‘counting coup’.
Indian on his flat when they were losing a battle. Making it difficult for the US army to defeat them.
