USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most powerful and brave men of the tribe would wear a
A
cape
B
hat
C
headdress
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was favored by tribes including the Pawnee, Mohawk, Mohican, Osage, Pequot, Fox, Huron, and Sauk Indians and worn by both warriors and dancers.

Detailed explanation-2: -War bonnets (also called warbonnets or headdresses) are feathered headgear traditionally worn by male leaders of the American Plains Indians Nations who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe. Originally they were sometimes worn into battle, but they are now primarily used for ceremonial occasions.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is believed that the Sioux were the first tribes to wear the feather headdress.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Headdress and War Bonnet The headdress is a symbol of leadership, and each feather is earned and shows a position of leadership. Not everyone in American Indian cultures has the right to wear headdresses. They are reserved for special cultural or spiritual occasions.

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