23. All Native Americans Lived in Tipis
The image of all Native Americans living in tipis is a widespread but inaccurate stereotype. Tipis were used primarily by Plains tribes, such as the Sioux and Cheyenne, due to their portability. Most Native Americans lived in a wide variety of dwellings suited to their environments and cultures, including longhouses in the Northeast, adobe pueblos in the Southwest, and plank houses in the Pacific Northwest. This rich diversity in housing reflects the many distinct societies that existed across North America.
