First Humans in North America
When the sea levels were lower during the Ice Age, a _________ formed between Asia and North America that allowed humans to migrate between the 2 continents.
Land Bridge
This was the last time period before the arrival of the Europeans and was based upon the Mississippi River.
Mississippian
Little Turtle was a famous chief from this tribe that lived in northern Indiana.
Miami
This is the type of house that tribes in the Great Plains region used.
Tipi
People having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
Nomad
The skeleton of the Kennewick Man supports this theory of migration.
Pacific Coastal Theory
The Adena, Hopewell, Anasazi and Hohokam cultures exisited during this period.
Woodland
This is tribe lived in Northern Indiana until they were removed to Kansas on the Trail of Death.
Potawatomi
This type of dome shaped house made with earth was used by people in the southwest.
Hogan
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. (Maps)
Geography
This is the theory that the first Americans may have come from Europe across the Atlantic Ocean.
Solutrean Theory
5 major language groups developed during this time period.
Paleolithic
This is the name of the Native American village that once existed where Fort Wayne is Today.
Kekionga
These people live on the tundra in the arctic and subartic regions and are sometimes called Eskimo.
Inuit
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. (native)
Indigenous
This is the theory of human migration that most scientist believe today based on DNA evidence.
Asian Land Bridge Theory
Humans began to settle in communities, and develop horticultural practices during this period.
Archaic
Tecumseh was a well known cheif from this tribe that lived in Southern Indiana and Kentucky.
Shawnee
The Seminole Tribe lived in which region of North America?
Southeast
The study or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Horticulture
This is the theory that the first Americans came directly across the Pacifc Ocean in larger boats.
Polynesian Theory
Cahokia was a major city during this time period.
Mississippian
This was the most important river to the Native American tribes that once lived in Indiana.
Wabash
This group of 5 Tribes in the Northeast united and form the first democracy (known as the ______ League of Nations).
Iroquois
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. (people vote)
Democracy