Native american

• Which indian tribes used horses on the great plains

  sioux and cheyenne
• what does nomadic mean

  moving from place to place without permanently settling
• what was the purpose of the buffalo dance

  calling the spirit world to help them with hunting
• what were buffalo hides used for

  bags, bedding, blankets, pouches, tipi covers, shields
• what were buffalo skulls used for

  religious ceremonies
• what was the great spirit called

  wakan taka
• how did the tipis support the nomadic way of life

  could be put up and down quickly, waterproof, warm, lightweight
• what role did men have in native american society

  hunting, looking after horses and protecting their band
• what role did women play in native american society

  preparing food, fetching water, making clothes, bearing children
• How were children prepared for life on the plains?

  Learned essential skills from elders, Boys were taught to ride, hunt and fight. Girl were taught to maintain the home
• What role did elders have in native american society?

  Pass down wisdom, advise the council. If they were unable to perform this role they were left behind.
• What is polygamy?


  Men could have multiple wives
• Name a plains indian chief

  Red cloud or Sitting bull of the Sioux
• Who did the plains indians go to if they were ill?

  Medicine man
• What did plains indians believe about the spirit world?

  The great spirit created all and gave visions to the indians to guide them. Land was sacred and should be looked after. The black hills was the most sacred area
• What did plains indians take in battle to show success?

  Scalps
• Why did Natives go to war?

  To steal horses, seek revenge or destroy enemies. Rivalry for living space (only fought in summer)
• What was the frontier code?

  It stated that a man had the right to stand his ground and defend what he had with the use of weapons if necessary.