🌎Activity #2: Great Basin Tribes of Utah: Ute, Paiute, Goshute, and Shoshone

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Learning Objective

I will know the four Native American tribes in Utah that live in the Great Basin Region and the contributions they have made to our state.  

Assignment

Knowing the physical geography of where early people live is important to understanding their way of life and how they survived.  Read the following article to learn more about  the Native Americans of the Great Basin region and their way of life.    

Guidelines

1. Read the article from Newsela titled "Native American Culture:  The Great Basin" 
2. Use the map below to better understand where these Native American groups are located. 
3. After reading the article answer the questions below using a text box submission.

Questions:

1. In 2-3 complete sentences, explain why the people of the Great Basin region were nomadic.
2. How did horses impact these Native American groups?  In your opinion, do you feel that horses were helpful?  Why or why not?
3. In 2-3 complete sentences, explain how knowing more about the geography of the Great Basin helped you understand the lifestyle of these Native American groups.