Where They Lived
What is a longhouse and who lives there?
Long rectangular home, made using materials from trees, many families lived in them
Another name for a medicine man.
Shaman
The Great Council that consisted of 5 groups that made decisions for these Natives of the Eastern Woodlands.
Iroquois League
How did all Native Americans living in North America travel?
By Foot
Name the Three Sisters.
Corn, Squash, and Beans
Native Americans of the Great Plains and Great Basin live in these temporary and portable houses.
Tipis
The Apache Native Americans were known for being _____________________ because they were able to hunt and kill animals while on _____________.
Master horsemen, horseback
In these societies women owned the property.
Matrilineal Societies
What is a travois and why was it used?
A type of sled used by Native Americans of the Great Plains, used to carry goods such as food and material, usually pulled by dogs
A small ax, that is usually thrown.
Tomahawk
Native Americans of the Southwest lived these types of homes made out of clay, brick, and straw also known as adobe.
Pueblos
Native Americans of the ________________ were known to use harpoon-style spears when hunting for food (sea creatures, seals, whales).
Northwest Coast
A party to show wealth celebrated in the Northwest Coastal region.
Potlatch
Name all the different types of boats used by Native Americans of North America
Canoe, dugout canoes, rafts, kayaks, umiaks
Used in the Southwest to educate children about the religion.
Kachina Dolls
Native Americans of the Southeast lived in houses made and weaved from river cane, wood, and vines with mud around the frame with grass and bark known as _______________.
Wattle and Daub
These two areas are both known for their mild climate and good soil.
Southeast and Eastern Woodlands
This region is known for its flat and grassy land.
Great Plains
The introduction of these animals by the Spanish helped make travel faster throughout North America.
Horses
Used to tell a 3-part story about their history.
Totem Poles
Some Native Americans of the Arctic lived in these homes made out of blocks of ice.
Igloos
This system was created to move water from one place to another.
Irrigation Systems
The climate in this region is hot, dry, and arid.
Southwest
A Red chief represented _______, while a White chief represented ________.
War, Peace