The study of people and societies who lived long ago is called?
Archaeology
One important tradition and celebration held by Arkansas Cherokees was called?
The Green Corn Ceremony
Which native group was known for adopting many European customs?
The Cherokee
Name the most important thing that motivated explorations of Europeans?
Gold
Name of the post that was established by the French in Arkansas
Arkansas Post
How do prehistoric groups differ from historic groups?
Prehistoric groups had no written language
Known as "children of the middle waters" and led by religious leaders called "little old men"
Osage
Along with the men who else also had an important roles in most Native societies?
Women
Who led the first Europeans into Arkansas?
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto
During which time period did the climate of North America change and become more like the land that you see today?
Archaic Period
Lived in longhouses with extended family groups
Quapaw
What is one thing that Natives suffered from following their encounters with Europeans?
Disease
Who generally had the more peaceful interactions with the native american tribes?
French
What originally motivated the La Harpe expedition that later discovered "the little rock"?
The promise of treasure
What helps archaeologists understand prehistoric cultures?
Artifacts
Caddo
Who were the first Europeans to explore Arkansas?
Spanish
Explorer who claimed Arkansas for France
Robert La Salle
Why did the Arkansas Post get moved multiple times?
Flooding
Name the four periods of Arkansas in order
Paleo, Archaic, Woodland and Mississippian Period
Ceremonial mounds are most closely associated with which group?
The Plum Bayou Culture
Name the three main indian tribes and where they were located
Established the Arkansas Post
Henri de Tonti
Discovered the "the little rock"
Bernard de la Harpe