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How did the plains Indians survive on the great plain? - Coggle Diagram
How did the plains Indians survive on the great plain?
Lifestyle
Buffalo: relied on the buffalo for every aspect of their life, hunted them and used every part of the buffalo. seen as a sacred and spiritual animal
Nomadic: followed migration path of the buffalo, and seasons. Tipi's suited this as they were quick to put up and take down
Tipi's: could withstand the weather as they were circular in shape. hot in winter, cold in summer
Hunting
Horses and guns made hunting the buffalo a lot easier. The also used bows and arrows and spears.
3 main ways to hunt
Jump
Chase
-Stampede
Hunted buffalo mainly. Only killed as many as needed and never killed female or calfs.
Warefare
Dog Soldiers
Protected the tribe at all costs. Warriors.
Counting Coup
Natives believed a dead indian was not a good indian so they would tap their enemy with a stick to show how close they could get without dying!
Scalping
Native Americans would scalp their enemy to stop them from meeting again in the afterlife.
Cheyenne and Sioux
Tribes would fight each other to get horses and buffalo. Very aggressive
Beliefs
Nature's Great Circle
Balance and harmony. Respect for all living things. Circle of life
Medicine Men
Spiritual advisor. Oversees religious ceremonies.
Sacred Dances
Sun dance, ghost dance, buffalo dance.
Wakan Tanka
Great spirit
Land
Land was sacred so they believed in no ownership of land = nomadic
Culture
Elderly: Storytellers.
Exposure: putting the good of the tribe first. When they were too old they willing were left to die
Government:
Democratic society - everyone could have their say Dog Soldiers: organised buffalo hunt
The Chief: figurehead but did not make all decisions alone
Organisation of tribe
Everyone had a role in the tribe.
Women: prepared the camp, tipi, buffalo and children
Men: hunting protecting the tribe
Children: learned from their parents. Lookouts.