Vocabulary
a relative who lived in the past
ancestor
What does migrate mean?
to move from one place to another
Why were the Maya and Aztec considered advanced civilizations?
They developed societies that had highly organized systems of government, religion, and learning.
Built winter homes out of blocks of snow
Inuits
What was the main source of food in the great plains?
Buffalo
a body that makes decisions for a group
council
Define agriculture.
the planting and growing of crops
Why did people who settled in different regions of North America develop different cultures?
They adapted to the environment, which was different across regions, and developed unique cultures even though they shared some similar traits.
Lived near huge earthen mounds they created
Mound builders
Why is geography, climate and proximity to water important to the Native Americans?
That determined what natural resources they used and had to make food, supplies and weapons.
What is culture?
a way of life of a group of people
The Pueblo people used _____________ to grow crops in a dry land.
irrigation
What kinds of decisions would American Indian groups make in the past that American Indian governments might also have to make today?
They might need to make a decision about a celebration that the group is having such as when a festival will be celebrated or how it will be celebrated.
What types of homes did the Iroquois live in?
Longhouses
Where and why did Native Americans make totem poles?
Pacific Northwest to represent and commemorate ancestry, histories, people, or events
What is government?
a system for making rules and decisions
Identify a religious custom practiced by an American Indian group.
ex: Woodland groups celebrated the harvest with a Green Corn Ceremony.
How does geography influence how people live?
It can influence where people settle and the available resources, as well as how people adapt to and modify their environment to live.
Why types of housing was used my migrant tribes and why?
Tipis because they were easy to move and set up quickly.
What are the three sisters?
Corn, beans, and squash planted together.
a system by which a group makes, shares, and uses goods
planting and harvesting crops
Tell me about American Indian economies. Identify the different aspects of their economies and give examples.
The past economies involved trade with other groups and Europeans, and they used the resources and land where they lived. Different economies were hunter-gatherer or farming. They gained resources to survive and Indians made, shared, and used goods.
Built homes inside cliffs
Ancient Puebloans
Give 5 examples of natural resources and how they were used?