2 a) The Great Plains is a vast open space in the United States with little wood and resources and the main inhabitants were Native American Indians. It did contain rocky mountains in some areas. The plains were mainly empty in most parts but did however contain herds of buffalo and other animals and of course the Indians.

  b) Indians lived in tepees because for many reasons like it was a conical shape so with strong winds it flowed over instead of blowing it over, its made out of buffalo skin which is the Indians primary source for everything so there wasn't a lack of it. There was a shortage of wood on the plains so it was perfect that the tepee only need about 5 or 6 sticks of wood to keep it together. It also had flaps at the top of the tepee to let smoke out and make it cooler and to shut to keep the heat in. The tepee was also easily transported and was compact so it made it quick to pack away a tepee which was essential when Indians are on the move.

  For the buffalo hunt the natives feathers and paint theie faces and horses, this is to show a sign of power. They use weapons such as spears for close range attacks and bow and arrows for long range. Indians dont hunt buffalo on foot because it is too dangerous and they move too fast so they use horses to catch up with the buffalo. Native American Indians use almost every part of the buffalo when they kill them, such as using there skin for thier tipis, thier bones for knives and weapons, and thier bladders to carry water. This source is not particularly useful though because its a film and its made to entertain, so although the information may be accurate its still not solid evidence.