The Plains Indians________ .
A) were organized into one large and powerful tribal group
B) were an insignificant proportion of the total Native American population in the United States in 1870
C) were a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands that assigned most work on the basis of gender
D) were at a distinct disadvantage when fighting whites because of their weapons
E) had advanced farming techniques and complex building structures

Question

The Plains Indians________	.
A) were organized into one large and powerful tribal group
B) were an insignificant proportion of the total Native American population in the United States in 1870
C) were a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands that assigned most work on the basis of gender
D) were at a distinct disadvantage when fighting whites because of their weapons
E) had advanced farming techniques and complex building structures

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Plains Indians were indeed a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands with a social organization that typically assigned work based on gender roles.