Where were the Hohokam and Anasazi located? (give the name of the region and the N,S,E,W location of the US it is in)
Four Corners region of the United States, SW
adobe
sun-dried brick
What is the most important resource?
Fresh water
Did the Iroquois League successfully put an end to the conflicts?
Nope
First
100
When did the Anasazi civilization flourish?
About 2000 years ago
What is/was the climate of the Northwest Coastal region? (temperature and precipitation)
Milder temperatures and abundant rainfall
diffusion
the process of spreading ideas from one culture to another
What are the "Three Sisters" in Native American agriculture?
Corn, beans, and squash
How many families on average lived in a "long house"?
12 or more
Second
200
When did knowledge of farming spread northward?
3000+ years ago
What is/was the climate of the Southwest region? (temperature and precipitation)
Hot and dry
sachems
specially chosen tribal leaders
Why would a group of Native Americans be nomadic?
To follow their prey or to seek better conditions.
How many nations made up the Iroquois League?
5
Third
300
When was the Iroquois League created?
around 1500 AD
Why did the Anasazi begin to build under cliffs?
To help protect against attacks from other tribes
Culture region
A region where people share a similar way of life
What did the Natives trade for with each other? (2 things)
They traded for goods not found in their own region and new ideas
What was special about the women's roles in Iroquois society? (3 things)
They owned the property, were in charge of farming, and they chose the clan leaders.
Fourth
400
How many different tribes called the California home?
Over 200 tribes
Nomad
A person that does not have a permanent place to live and moves from place to place
Why would use seal oil instead of wood to stay warm?
They lived on the icy, frozen plains of the Arctic. There was very little wood available.
What nations made up the Iroquois League?
Mohawk, Seneca, Onondaga, Oneida, and Cayuga
Fifth
500