Culture
What is a common food they grew?
Corn
What is a popular game they played?
Stickball or other games involving sticks.
What did they use for hunting?
Bows and arrows.
What types of animals lived in Ohio?
Deer, bears, and birds
Who were some prominent tribes in early Ohio?
The Shawnee and the Delaware.
What type of shelter did they build?
Wigwams or longhouses
How did they pass down stories?
Oral tradition
How did they fish in rivers?
Using nets or spears
How did they use plants for medicine?
They made herbal remedies
What was the significance of the Mound Builders?
They built large earth mounds for ceremonies and burial sites.
What crafts did they create?
Pottery and woven baskets
What role did music play in their lives?
It was used for celebrations and ceremonies.
What tools did they make?
Stone tools and wooden tools
What natural resources did they rely on?
Wood, water, and fertile land
How did they trade with each other?
Through barter systems
What was their main clothing made from?
Animal hides
What were their beliefs about nature?
They believed in living in harmony with nature.
What was their primary means of transportation?
Canoes
How did seasons affect their way of life?
They adapted their activities based on the seasons.
What changes occurred with European contact?
Introduction of new goods and diseases.
What festivals did they celebrate?
Harvest festivals
How did they honor their ancestors?
Through rituals and offerings
How did they gather food in different seasons?
They followed seasonal patterns for hunting and gathering.
What impact did rivers have on their communities?
They provided water, food, and transportation.
What treaties were made with Native Peoples?
Various treaties that often led to land loss.