vocabulary
above-ground houses made of heavy clay called adobe
what are pueblos?
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about how many languages were spoken in North America during this time?
300
these two culture regions were rich in crops and farmlands
northeast and southeast
acorns were a prominent source of food for this region
california
underground chambers for religious ceremonies
what are kivas?
this group were people who built mounds for their ceremonial and burial chambers
hopewell
why were mounds built in the shapes of birds and snakes?
the shapes had religious or cultural significance to the tribes.
this region was one of the largest regions and is known for its grassland climate
relied heavily on fishing and hunting because the climate was not good for growing foods
arctic
cone-shaped shelters
teepees
primarily a farm tribe in the southwest culture region
anasazi
what were the native americans views on land ownership?
land was not owned by individuals, but could be used by all people collectively
what region was known for carving images of ancestors or animal spirits on large totems?
pacific northwest
thrived on wild plants, large game animals and fishing
pacific northwest
tracing ancestry through mothers and not fathers
what is matrilineal?
this group used irrigation systems to water their crops
pueblo
what was the focus of most native american religion?
nature
this culture region peoples lived in temporary shelters made of animal skins because they migrated with the deer that they hunted.
subarctic
this culture region hunted buffalo
great plains
five native american tribes came together to form this political alliance
what is the Iroquois League?
this group built pueblos in cliff walls to protect from the sun and heat
anasazi
why do you think women held positions of power in the tribes?
the societies were matrilineal; they were in charge of growing and preserving food; and they made everyday essential tools such as baskets and clothes
this culture region had tribes that were known for raiding surrounding villages of other tribes
southwest
food was scarce because of the dry, desert-like climate
southwest