Lesson 1
1 Indigenous peoples of the Plains: their beliefs and ways of life Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 11
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which Plains people were nomadic bison hunters?
- The Hopi
- The Pueblo
- The Lakota
- The Iroquois
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Which animal was central to the Plains economy?
- Reindeer
- Bison
- Camels
- Llamas
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What was the primary cultural purpose of the Plains Sun Dance?
- Spiritual renewal
- Agricultural harvest
- Military training
- Trading alliance
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What material was traditionally used to cover Plains tipis?
- Cotton canvas
- Bison hide
- Woven grass
- Tree bark
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What was the name of the sled-like frame used by Plains peoples?
- Coup
- Tipi
- Moccasin
- Travois
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What key belief did Plains Indians hold regarding land ownership?
- Communal ownership
- Royal ownership
- Private ownership
- State ownership
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What was 'counting coup' in Plains warfare?
- Claiming territory
- Stealing a horse
- Making a treaty
- Touching an enemy
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How did most Plains peoples first acquire horses?
- Catching forest ponies
- Trade and raids
- Breeding wild herds
- Gifts from settlers
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Which portable shelter was most practical for mobile Plains camps?
- Adobe pueblo
- Longhouse
- Tipi
- Wooden cabin
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How did Plains hunters typically respond to migrating bison herds?
- Settle in one village
- Follow the herd
- Farm the open plains
- Build permanent fences
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How did spiritual beliefs about nature influence Plains hunting?
- Hoarding surplus meat
- Killing for sport
- Hunting with respect
- Banning all trapping
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What was the main purpose of war in many Plains cultures?
- To claim gold
- To enslave rivals
- To gain honour
- To secure farmland
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Which skill was most vital for hunting bison on the Plains?
- Cliff diving
- Mountain climbing
- Deep-sea fishing
- Horsemanship
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What did Plains families use to make traditional clothing?
- Flax linen
- Tanned hides
- Silk cloth
- Woven wool
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What structure formed the basis of social organisation in Plains societies?
- Feudal estates
- Guild systems
- Kinship
- Factory labour
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What did Plains ceremonies mark during the annual cycle?
- Tax deadlines
- Seasonal changes
- Market openings
- Election results
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What major change did the arrival of horses bring to Plains cultures?
- Permanent urban living
- Increased mobility
- Intensive crop farming
- Industrial factory work
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How did Plains spiritual beliefs view the relationship between humans and nature?
- Part of sacred order
- Master of nature
- Separate from earth
- Economic resource only
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What did counting coup earn for a Plains warrior?
- Official land ownership
- A tribal chieftainship
- High social prestige
- Immunity from exile
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Which concept did the mobile lifestyle of Plains peoples clash with?
- Fixed land borders
- Railway ticket prices
- Federal tax collection
- Seasonal hunting laws
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