PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE SOUTHEASTERN CULTURAL AREA
The Wichita Indians were farmers, so they raised crops of corn, squash and pumpkins. The also hunted Buffalo and deer and collected fruits and nuts to eat.
THE WICHITA BUILT WIGWAMS FOR SHELTER.
CLOTHING
- Moccasins
- Plain long shirts
- Knee legnth dresses that were made from buffalo hide
FARMING/HUNTING/GATHERING
- They planted crops of corn, squashes, and pumpkins
- They hunted deer and buffalo
- They gathered fruits and nuts
Religious Beliefs / Fun Activities
-Religious beliefs were given by mythology.
-The children with dolls and other toys. They also made up games to play.
WICHITA INDIANS ENVIORNMENT
INTERESTING FACTS
- Cause of the way they tattooed themselves they were called raccoon eyes.
- Even though they hunted, they lived in permanent villages.
- The mothers carried there babies in cradleboards.
WHEN DID THE WICHITA INDIANS MOVE TO TEXAS?
- A.1600's
- B.1700's
- C.Late 1800's
- D.Early 1400's
- Answer: B.1700's
WHAT DID THE SPANISH EXPLORER CALL THE VILLAGES OF THE WICHITA?
- A.Teepee
- B.Wigwam
- C.Wichita House
- D.Pueblo
- Answer:C.Wichita House