Vocabulary
a dark heavy soil containing clay that was a natural resource for the Southwest Desert Natives
adobe
What is the main reason the Southwest Desert Natives made kachina dolls?
to teach children about the spirits (not to play with)
Describe Cliff Palace in good detail.
large home carved into side of cliff, 217 rooms and 23 kivas
What are 2 animals the Southwest Desert Natives had available in the desert to hunt?
rabbits, squirrels, deer
What is at least 1 way the Southwest Desert Natives used adobe?
pottery, build pueblos
Four present day states come together here and it is located in the heart of the Southwest Desert region
Four Corners Monument
Where did the Southwest Desert Natives hold their religious ceremonies in the cliff dwellings?
kiva
Many of the cliff dwellings are located in which National Park today?
Mesa Verde National Park
Why were there often times a lack of rabbits and animals to hunt in the desert?
drought - little to no rain
What is one reason tourists visit the Four Corners Monument other than to learn about the Southwest Desert Natives or hike the land.
to be in 4 states all the same time!
How did the Southwest Desert Natives get water to their crops in the desert? You MUST use the vocabulary word in your answer.
Irrigation - they dug ditches from rivers to create a network of canals that led to their crops
What is the name of the little hole in the kiva in which the Southwest Desert Natives believed was a doorway to their spiritworld?
sipapu
Give 2 reasons the Southwest Desert Natives may have left their homes and built the cliff dwellings
create more farmland below, protection from enemies because of the height and ladders, insulation for the climate
What was a fun game that the Southwest Desert natives created from natural resources and played often times after dinner?
Hidden Stone
What were the main colors the Anasazi painted their pottery?
black and white
The name of the Southwest Desert tribe that built cliff dwellings
Anasazi
Why are kachina dolls still made today?
to sell to people outside of the tribes, to teach about the southwest desert native cultures
What advice would you need to give a tourist who is going to tour the cliff dwellings.
take water, be in shape, be able to climb, wear tennis shoes, don't be afraid of small spaces, don't go alone
What are 2 ways the hot sun helped with the making of pottery?
It made it waterproof and solid
Name the four states that come together at the Four Corners Monument.
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico
The name of the Southwest Desert tribe who were descendants of the Anasazi - excelled builders and farmers
Hopi
Name at least 2 kachina dolls and tell which spirit they represent?
Eagle - strength
Rainbow - peace
Medicine Man - Prevents Sickness
Many more answers - ask me if you aren't sure!
Name at least one other tourist attraction you could visit in Mesa Verde National Park that would teach you about the Southwest Desert Natives.
Balcony House, Mug House
Name the 3 steps the Southwest Desert Natives used to make cornbread?
1. ground the corn
2. shape the patties
3. cook them in the fire
pushed them from their land, forced them to learn english