Question

directions each statement below could be made about some group of american indians. read each statement. on the line before each statement write s if it could be said of the sioux, o for the omaha, c for the chippewa, or a for all three.

1. some of them were tetons.
2. they were also called ojibwa.
3. they lived in what is now nebraska.
4. they were in america before the europeans came.
5. the mood of their poem is peaceful.
6. they wanted control of the rice lands.
7. their poems were originally chants, songs, or speeches.
8. identifying with animals is apparent in their poem.
9. big elk belonged to this group.
10. they hunted buffalo.
11. their poem refers to a supreme being.
12. in their poetry, they discuss life and death.
13. black buffalo was one of their leaders.
14. they lived near the great lakes.
15. the mood of their poem is one of quiet wisdom.

Explanation:

To solve these, we recall knowledge about Sioux (S), Omaha (O), Chippewa (C):

1. Some of them were Tetons: Tetons are a subgroup of Sioux. So S.
2. They were also called Ojibwa: Chippewa are also known as Ojibwa. So C.
3. They lived in what is now Nebraska: Omaha lived in Nebraska. So O.
4. They were in America before Europeans: All Native American groups (Sioux, Omaha, Chippewa) were in America pre - European arrival. So A.
5. The mood of their poem is peaceful: Chippewa poems often have a peaceful mood. So C (or may vary by source, but Chippewa is a common match).
6. They wanted control of the rice lands: Chippewa (Ojibwa) were involved in rice land disputes. So C.
7. Their poems were originally chants, songs, or speeches: Common to many Native American groups, including all three? Or specific? If general, A; but Sioux/Omaha/Chippewa all had oral traditions. Alternatively, if specific to one, but likely A.
8. Identifying with animals is apparent in their poem: Common in Native American poetry, especially Sioux/Chippewa. But Sioux (S) often have animal - related themes. Or A.
9. Big Elk belonged to this group: Big Elk was an Omaha leader. So O.
10. They hunted buffalo: Sioux and Omaha hunted buffalo; Chippewa less so? Or all? Sioux (S) and Omaha (O) are Plains tribes, Chippewa (C) is more woodland. So S and O, but if A (all) or S/O. Likely S (Sioux are known for buffalo hunting) or A.
11. Their poem refers to a Supreme Being: Common in Native American spirituality, so A.
12. In their poetry, they discuss life and death: Common to all three, so A.
13. Black Buffalo was one of their leaders: Black Buffalo was a Sioux leader. So S.
14. They lived near the Great Lakes: Chippewa (C) lived near Great Lakes. So C.
15. The mood of their poem is one of quiet wisdom: Chippewa poems often have this tone. So C.

Answer:

1. S
2. C
3. O
4. A
5. C (or A, depending on context)
6. C
7. A (or specific, but A is likely)
8. A (or S)
9. O
10. S (or A)
11. A
12. A
13. S
14. C
15. C

(Note: Some answers may vary slightly based on specific cultural/historical sources, but these are standard interpretations.)