American Indian Gallery
CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
- How was it possible for the Paleo-Indians to cross the Bering Strait?
- What was used to steady the spear and extend the length of its flight?
- Can you name four methods of food storage used by Alabama’s early American Indians?
- What were the first cultivated food crops in Alabama?
- Why is the picture of Camp Owen located in this room?
- What were some of the traditions the Creeks continued after the arrival of Europeans?
- What are some of the goods used in trade with the Europeans?
- William McIntosh was the son of a Scottish father and a Creek Indian mother. What cultural differences do you see in the clothing he is wearing?
ANSWERS
- They crossed a land “bridge” which existed between Siberia and Alaska.
- Carved balance stones on sticks (known as “atlatls”) hooked onto spears to provide strength and greater accuracy in the throwing of the spear.
- Baskets, hide bags, clay pots and covered pits were used to store food.
- Squash and gourds were domesticated at first, followed by corn and yams.
- Many military encampments, like Camp Owen, were located on top of Indian mounds.
- Historic Indians continued working pottery, cane basketry, jewelry and pipe making.
- Some of the trade goods integrated into the Indian’s daily life included glass bottles and beads, metal tools, cloth and ammunition.
- William McIntosh (also known as Tustinugi Hutki) is portrayed wearing a blend of European and Creek clothing: a ruffled shirt, with lace cuffs and a black cravat (tie), as well as an Indian robe, sash, moccasins and leggings.
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