Comanche
Inuit
Mohawk
Navajo
It's a Native Thing
100

This is the literal translation of the word Comanche.

Enemy

100

The primary winter dwelling place for the tribe

igloo

100

The tribe fought with the British during this war.

The Revolutionary War

100

The tribes built their homes to face this direction.

East

100

In most Native American tribes, these individuals are seen as the wisdom keepers.

Elders

200

The original homelands of the tribe were in this mountain range.

The Rocky Mountains

200

The ultimate punishment for a tribe member who broke the law

banishment

200

This tribe originated from parts of the U.S. and which other country?

Canada

200

These tribal members are partially credited for numerous WWII victories.

Code Talkers

200

This term is used to refer to the balance in nature that is desired.

harmony

300

They were often called "Lords of the Plains" because of their proficiency in this activity

horseback riding

300

The belief that all natural phenomenon have a spiritual essence

animism

300

Foods regularly grown and eaten by this tribe included these "Three Sisters" crops.

corn, beans, and squash

300

This was the greatest challenge to the Navajo tribe prior to colonization.

The desert environment

300

Forced relocation, disease, and war were all results of this devastating historical event.

Colonization

400

This organization was formed largely in response to what was seen as the Comanche problem.

The Texas Rangers

400

This form of transportation is believed to have originated with the Inuit people.

dog sledding

400

In 1635, this devastating disease killed over 63% of the Mohawk population.

Smallpox

400

Following interaction with the Spanish, this became a popular livestock herd in the tribe.

sheep

400

This term refers to the Native American value of having "just enough" to survive and not wasting.

subsistence

500

Although the original leaders of the tribe included a war chief, civil chief, and band chief, the leader of the tribe in modern times is referred to by this title.

Chairman

500

Those who were best at this activity were typically the leaders of the tribe.

hunting

500

They were a member of this governing body that worked to unite the tribes to stop fighting and live peacefully.

Iroquois Confederacy

500

This popular Southwest monument is located on Navajo land.

Four Corners

500

This is the primary teaching method used by most traditional Native American parents.

experiential

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