Plains Indians 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe American West 1840-1895GCSEEdexcel Created by: Laura-JCreated on: 10-04-13 14:58 How did Plains Indians build with so little wood? They made their tipis from buffalo skins. 1 of 5 How did the Plains Indians build safe homes with such strong winds? The tipi was a conical shape, strong enough to stay standing. 2 of 5 How did they cope with extreme temperatures in summer? The bottom of the tipi could roll up to let air in. 3 of 5 How did they cope with extreme temperatures in winter? They banked the bottom of the tipi with earth, to keep the wind OUT. 4 of 5 How did they build shelters to fit their nomadic lifestyle? The tipi could be taken down and packed in under 10 minutes. The wooden poles also formed sleds. 5 of 5
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