O’Brien American Civ. 9 Name:___________________ Plains Indians

1. Sun Dance: 4 day celebration to thank the • Great Spirit & ask for luck/ fortune • CULTURE • - Work is divided among men & women • - The highest appreciation for nature (__________) • - ____________ societies • - Art & religion • - Language • - Each tribe or clan • - ______________________ to be universal • BUFFALO • - General store to the Indians • - Hunted as a staple • Corral: _______________ • _____________________ O’Brien American Civ. 9 Name:___________________Plains Indians • - Men hunted them • - Women & children cut apart animal • & brought it back to camp • used for… • 1: ___________________ • 2: ___________________ • 3: ___________________ • - protein • - could be stored (jerky) • HORSES • “sacred dog” • 1600s • used in trade until • each tribe has them • 1: ______________ • 2: ________________ • 3: raiding Hunters: _______________ & ___________ Gatherers: Women, elders, children & the disabled Preparers & Cooks: __________, _________ • MEN • Hunters • _______________ • Pass on knowledge • Pass on ____________ • Led spiritualized ceremonies • Provide _________ leadership • Prove bravery & ability • WOMEN • Oversaw life in house • Gathered food • Built ____________ • Passed traditions • __________ • skill = rank in society • ELDERS • - Looked to as the • __________among tribes • Consulted about any • problems • The “______________” • between the spirit • & native world