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What is meant by cede?
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to transfer land by treaty
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What is a Cherokee?
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From Choctaw, meaning "mountain or cave people."
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What is a Choctaw?
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Neighbors of the Cherokee, a member of the Five Civilized Tribes.
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What is a chief?
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The highest rank in a Native American Tribe.
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What is a legend?
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A story coming down from the past.
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What is a Shaman?
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The spiritual leader of the clan.
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What is a syllabary?
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A type of alphabet using a symbol for each syllable sound.
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What is a palisade?
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A fence of stakes built for defense.
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What is a gourd?
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A vine plant such as melon, squash, or pumpkin.
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