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| Where did the Plains Indians make their homes? | The center of the United States from the Mississppi River to the Rocky Mountains. |
| What were the names of the tribes that most populated the Plains? | The Plains Indians included tribes such as the Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfeet, Comanche, Pawnee, and many more. |
| What landforms were found on the Great Plains? | The Great Plains region was made up of grasslands, valleys, streams, and hills. |
| What kids of artwork did Plains Indians create? | Plains Indians were famous for painting. They painted on teepees, clothes and religeous objects. |
| What types of artwork did men of the tribes produce? | The rock-carving, painting, and pipe making were mostly done by the men of the tribes. |
| What types of skins were used to make clothing on the Plains? | lains Indians made all of their own clothes. Most all of their clothes were made from animal skins. Antelope and deer were the most often used. The women were responsible for making clothes for their entire tribe. |
| What types of clothing did Plains Indian men wear? | Men typically wore animal skin leggings, a loin cloth, and a belt. |
| What types of clothing did women wear? | Women and girls of the tribes wore dresses made of deerskins. Women often wore jewelry, such as earrings and bracelets, made of sea shells, metal, or beads. |
| Men who were hailed as brave wore..... | bear claw necklaces |
| Men who were distinguished warriors wore.... | Eagle feather war bonnets |
| What were moccasins? | All Plains Indians wore moccasins on their feet. Women were in charge of making the moccasins for their tribe. Moccasins were usually made with animal hides and buckskin. They were decorated with beads and quill work. |
| What kinds of crops were grown on the Plains? | Plains Indians grew the three sisters..corn beans and squash. |
| What animals were hunted on the plains? | lains Indians often hunted buffalo and antelope. These animals were used for their meat and their skins. |
| What is a parflech? | Parfleches- A tough bag or box made from rawhide with the hair removed. It was usually painted or decorated and the Plains Indians used it to carry food and a variety of items. |
| How did Plains Indians store food while they traveled? | Food was dried and kept for long periods of time. |
| What kinds of homes did the Plains Indians sleep in? | Plains Indians lived in teepees made of buffalo hides and held up by wooden poles. These teepees were warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The door to the teepee was a round opening which faced east toward the rising sun. In the middle of the teepee, a small fire was built for cooking and warmth. Plains Indians usually slept on buffalo robes on the teepee's floor. |
| Who was responsible for painting and building the teepees? | Women |
