Comanche Tribe
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By: Connor , Jacob, Natalie , Cameron and Justice
Comanche Tribe
They got food by hunting with bow and arrows.
They hunted buffalo , deer , berries , elk and river fish.
How they got their food
sarii puuku tasiwóo aruka
tseena wasápe pia wa'óo paruuku
pisuníi tamu wokohwi kahúu
huutsuu kwihnai o'ó tuwikáa
kwasinabóo peekwi pasawí'oo wakarée
They lived in Texas , Oklahoma , New Mexico.They lived in teepees made of buffalo skin.When it was warm with wind they would lift
flaps from under the teepees.They would make fires in their teepees.
Where they lived
To hunt they used bow and arrowsWhen they fought in the war they used Bows ,
Long spears and Buffalo hide shields.
What tools they used
Some of the Comanche spoke English.Most of them spoke the Comanche language
like the elders.Maruawe (mah-ruh-ah-way) is a friendly
greeting.Another word is Ura (ur-ah) which means
thank you.
Their language
Maruaw
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The boys went hunting and fishing with their dad.
The girls made dolls and sewed blankets.All the kids had more chores to do and less
time to play.Their dolls were called kachina dolls.
How the children lived and what they did
The leader of any Indian tribe is the Chief. the sons and daughters of the chiefs were
dedicated as a prince and princesses.
The tribe leaders
The Comanche Indian women took care of the house.
The Comanche Indian men were hunting and they would defend their families.
Most of the men are chiefs and warriors
What are the men and women's roles in the tribe
One day the Great Spirit collected swirls of dust from the four directions in order to create the Comanche people. These people formed from the Earth had the strength of mighty storms. Unfortunately, a shape-shifting demon was also created and began to torment the people. The Great Spirit cast the demon into a bottomless pit. To seek revenge the demon took refuge in the fangs and stingers of poisonous creatures and continues to harm people every chance it gets.
Origin stories
Warrior bonnet…
Women's dress
clothing
Their first European contact is commonly believed to have been in New Mexico around 1700 when they visited a trade fair in Taos in the company of some Ute. Although this meeting is undocumented, the Comanche were definitely known to the Spanish in New Mexico by 1706.
How the Comanche tribe felt when the Europeans came
Johnny Depp is an adopted Comanche Indian!
Their nickname was lords of the plains because they were considered the most important tribe in the plains.
There is an Indian day and it is on Oct. 25.
Fun facts
Who was adopted as a Comanche Indian?What were their dolls called?What was at least one of their clothing?What is at least one of the animals names in
Indian language?Where did the Comanche Indians live?What did they live in?What day is the Indian day?
Questions for the Comanche tribe
Johnny Depp.Kachina Dolls.Warrior dress or women's bonnet.
Texas, Oklahoma, New MexicoTeepeesOctober 25
Answers
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