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14 Cards in this Set
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adapt
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to change in order to fit new conditions
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ancestor
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a person from whom one is descended
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legend
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a story that is handed down among a people through the years
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precipitation
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rain, snow, or any other moisture that falls from the sky
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totem pole
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a post carved with animals and other natural objects that tells a story or a legend
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harpoon
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a spear with a sharp barbed point at one end and a cord attached to the other end
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mesa
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a flat-topped hill with steep sides
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hogan
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a house made of logs covered with mud
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clan
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a group of people who claim to be related to a common ancestor
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moccasin
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a shoe made of soft leather
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cradleboard
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a carrier for babies, made from leather, wood, and other materials
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powwow
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a celebration of Native American culture that includes dances, songs, and traditional dress
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elder
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an old person who is respected in a community
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site
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a piece of land to be used for a special purpose
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