2. Native Americans People of the Plains

3. Plains Culture Lived on Great Plains Follow Buffalo Religious Ceremonies Importance of Family Use of Tepee War Path Customs Belief in Spirits

4. Tribes of the Plains Indians Dakota Cheyenne Sioux Comanche

5. Life on the Plains Tepee Home The Buffalo Hunt Drying Buffalo Moving the Village with the Buffalo Powwow Dance

6. Importance of the Buffalo Hides used for clothing and tepees Fresh meat eaten as stews and sausage Meat dried in the sun for future use Horns used for spoons, cups, and toys Bones used for tools Intestines and stomachs used for water storage Tails used for whips and sewing thread

7. Religious Beliefs Plains Indians believe in many gods Gods show themselves in the form of moon, stars, animals or strong things The way a man receives power from the gods is through a vision Indian that sees many visions is the Medicine Man Powwow is the celebration or prayer to the Great Spirit

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