Plains Indians Culture Quiz

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What led to increased mobility and changes in the life of Great Plains Native Americans?

  • Trade with Easterners
  • Invention of advanced tools
  • Introduction of Spanish horses and guns (correct)
  • Discovery of new farming techniques

What was the belief of the Plains Indian tribes regarding the natural world?

  • Powerful spirits controlled events in the natural world (correct)
  • The natural world was controlled by human actions
  • The natural world was unpredictable and chaotic
  • The natural world was devoid of spiritual significance

What caused most tribes on the Great Plains to abandon farming and engage in hunting buffalo?

  • Introduction of Spanish horses and guns (correct)
  • Drought and crop failure
  • Influence of European settlers
  • Conflict with neighboring tribes

What was a common outcome of increased mobility among Great Plains Native American tribes?

<p>War when hunters trespassed on other tribes’ hunting grounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the interaction between warring tribes have on their relationships?

<p>They often called truces to trade goods, share news, or enjoy harvest festivals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of men or women who showed particular sensitivity to the spirits among Native American tribes?

<p>They became medicine men or women, or shamans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did children learn proper behavior and culture in Native American tribes?

<p>Through stories and myths, games, and good examples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the leaders of a tribe rule in Native American societies?

<p>By counsel rather than by force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the origin of cities like Virginia City, Nevada, and Helena, Montana?

<p>They originated as mining camps on Native American land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the railroads influence the government's policy toward the Plains Native Americans?

<p>The railroads influenced the government's policy toward the Plains Native Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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