Development of the Plains, c1862-c1876 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What type of climate characterized the Great Plains?
What type of climate characterized the Great Plains?
Scorching summers & bitterly cold winters
Which part of the buffalo did Indigenous peoples NOT use?
Which part of the buffalo did Indigenous peoples NOT use?
The heart (spiritual significance)
What were buffalo hides used to make?
What were buffalo hides used to make?
Clothing, tipi covers, blankets & equipment
How did horses first arrive on the Great Plains?
How did horses first arrive on the Great Plains?
Introduced by Spanish colonists
Why were horses essential for buffalo hunting?
Why were horses essential for buffalo hunting?
Provided speed, more effective than foot
What did owning more horses signify in Plains Indigenous society?
What did owning more horses signify in Plains Indigenous society?
Higher wealth and status
Why did Plains Indigenous peoples live nomadically?
Why did Plains Indigenous peoples live nomadically?
To follow buffalo herds as they migrated
What key advantage did tipis have for the nomadic lifestyle?
What key advantage did tipis have for the nomadic lifestyle?
Could be quickly taken down & packed away
Where did Indigenous peoples live during winter months?
Where did Indigenous peoples live during winter months?
Wooden lodges in sheltered valleys
What happened to bands when food became scarce?
What happened to bands when food became scarce?
They split up and spread across territory
Why did Indigenous tribes conduct raids on other tribes?
Why did Indigenous tribes conduct raids on other tribes?
To capture horses, gather food or people
How did the Homestead Act conflict with Indigenous land use?
How did the Homestead Act conflict with Indigenous land use?
Permanent settlement vs. nomadic lifestyle