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pueblo |
Spanish word for village |
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cultural region
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An area where people in the region share some ways of life.
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potlatches
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Special gatherings with feasting and dancing.
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totem pole
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A wooden post carved with shapes of people and animals that show a family's history and importance.
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shaman
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Religious leader and healer.
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lodges
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Circular houses built over a small pit and covered with sod. (Mandans)
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tepee
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A cone-shaped tent made from wooden poles tied at the top and covered with buffalo skins. (Kiowas) |
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travois
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A carrier made with two poles fastened to a harness on a dog or horse. (Kiowas) |
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reservation |
an area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians |
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longhouse
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A long wooden building made of elm bark in which several Iroquois families lived together. |
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powwow |
a North American Indian ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing |
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wampum |
a quantity of small cylindrical beads made by North American Indians from quahog shells, strung together and worn as a decorative belt or other decoration or used as money. |
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tribe |
a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader: |
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What are kachina figures used for? |
Kachina figures were used to teach children the names and special powers of the kachinas. |
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In what ways did the tribes of the Great Plains use the buffalo they hunted?
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Buffalo meat provided food. Skins were used to build tents, make clothing, blankets and moccasins. Stomachs were used to carry water. Hair was twisted into cord. Needles, arrowheads and other tools were made from bones.
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What group was in the highest class in Mayan society? What group was in the lowest class?
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The all-powerful priests were at the top, while slaves were the lowest.
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What Iroquois custom is still practiced today? |
The Great Council |
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What is the environment of the Southwest Desert cultural region? |
mostly hot and arid |
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What was the shaman's main role in Kwakiutl society? |
to cure sick people |
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Why did the Iroquis hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed? |
The Iroquois felt a connection to nature. |
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What Great Plain state is home to many Cheyenne today? |
Montana |
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What is the best description of a potlatch? |
A party where the hosts give gifts to show wealth and generosity. |
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What did animals provide to the people of the Eastern Woodlands? |
meat, skins, and fur for clothing |
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How important were the horses to the Cheyenne? |
Wealth was measured in horses, not dollars. |
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Which of the following best describes the Hopi today? |
They blend old and new ways of living. |
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How did the people of the Eastern Woodlands use forest resources? |
water, clothing, and food |
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How did horses affect the lifestyle of the Cheyenne? |
Hunting buffalo was easier. |
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What ceremony honored the kachinas and asked for their help? |
The Hopi dance |
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Why did the Hopi build their villages on tops of mesas? |
for protection |
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Who made the decisions for the Iroquois League? |
Great Council |
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How did most Plains people live? |
by farming and hunting |
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Iroquois League |
The name associated with the Iroquois working together, which became a confederation. |
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Why were dugouts especially important to Indians of the Northwest Coast? |
Since travel by land was difficult in the mountains, dugouts were used to travel by water. |
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What do carvings on totem poles show? |
A family's history and importance. |
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How did the Pueblo people prepare for times of drought? |
Pueblo people stored food and water in jars within their homes to survive during times of drought. |
