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14 Cards in this Set
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Tribe |
A group of families bound together under a single leadership. |
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League |
An organization that people form which unites them for a particular purpose. |
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Cultural Region |
An area in which people with similar cultures live. |
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Longhouse |
An Iroquois building used for shelter. |
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Wampum |
Polished seashells that were hung on strings or woven into belts. |
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Reservation |
Land set aside by the United States government for Native Americans. |
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Lodge |
Large, round hut built by Plains Native Americans. |
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Tepee |
A dwelling built by the Plains Native Americans, made of poles arranged in a circle covered by buffalo hides. |
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Travois |
Sled made of poles tied together; used to transport goods. |
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Powwow |
Native American ceremony that often includes traditional dancing and games. |
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Pueblo |
Spanish word for village; used by the Southwest Desert Native Americans. |
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Potlatch |
Native American celebration in which the hosts give gifts to their guests. |
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Totem Pole |
Wooden post carved with animals or other images; often used to honor ancestors or special events. |
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Shaman |
Native American doctor or healer. |
