Northwest Coastal Region
Why did homes need to have waterproof roofs?
the climate was very rainy
What kind of climate did the Southwest Region have that caused Native Americans to build their homes into the sides of hills?
hot and dry
The Plains Native Americans often lived in portable homes made of buffalo hides. What are these homes called?
teepees
Why did this area earn the name "woodlands"?
because it was a large, forested region
What traditional shoe made from animal skin was worn by Native Americans in this region?
moccasins
What type of dwelling did many Southwest Native American tribes, such as the Hopi and Pueblo, live in due to the hot, dry desert climate?
Adobe or mud-brick houses called pueblos
What was the primary source of food for Plains Native American tribes, particularly the Lakota Sioux, and what method did they use to hunt it?
Bison (buffalo); they buffalo hunting on horseback with bows and arrows.
What was the name of the long wooden structure used for gatherings, ceremonies, and discussions by the Eastern Woodlands tribes?
Long houses
Which natural resource did Pacific Northwest tribes rely on for food?
the coast provided seafood
What natural resource was used to create dye for clothing?
berries
Native Americans in this region frequently moved. What is the term for groups of people who move often?
nomads
Women in this region wore their hair long. How might the men wear their hair?
In mohawks or shorter on the right side
What traditional item was carved to represent family heritage?
totem pole
What three materials were used to create adobe bricks for houses?
clay, mud, and straw
Men might wear a traditional headdress made of eagle feathers. What did each feather represent?
acts of bravery
Why did the Eastern Woodland region have many options for food?
their climate and location provided many options
In the Pacific Northwest, what important material did tribes like the Haida and Tlingit use to create intricate and beautifully carved art pieces and tools?
cedar wood
These were made using red clay and decorated with intricate geometric designs. They were used to store things, for special ceremonies, or for cooking.
clay pottery
What role did the buffalo play in the lives of Plains Native American tribes, and how did they use every part of the buffalo?
The buffalo was a vital resource, providing food, clothing, shelter, and tools. They used every part, including meat, hides, bones, and horns.
Two types of structures were built for shelter in the Eastern Woodlands. What were they called and what are the similarities and differences between the two?
Wigwams and Longhouses were both built from wood/bark. Each had fire-pits and holes in the roofs for smoke to escape. Wigwams typically held 1-2 families while Longhouses could hold up to 30.