Indigenous Groups - Who's Who
Which Indigenous group developed intricate pottery, weaving, and agriculture?
the Navajo
When considering Indigenous agriculture, what were the "Three Sisters"?
corn, beans, and squash
Many Indigenous societies related to their environment by practicing _____________ living to maintain ___________ with nature.
sustainable, balance
a way of life where people move from one place to another instead of settling permanently
nomadic
places where people from one country settle and live in another land
colonies
Which Indigenous peoples were master fishermen and traders?
the Chinook
Indigenous people before Europeans colonization had sophisticated systems for what?
governance, trade, agriculture, and social structure
Indigenous groups developed tools and technologies that were suited to what?
their environments
living in one fixed place for a long period of time
the original people who have lived in a region
indigenous
Which Indigenous group adapted to the cold climate with hunting, fishing, and ice-based technology?
the Inuit
Many Indigenous societies established trade networks connecting different regions, allowing them to share what?
goods, ideas, and technologies
What did the Algonquin people develop to travel on bodies of water?
canoes
a family system where ancestry, inheritance, & family ties are traced through the mother’s side
matrilineal
the process of starting and controlling colonies in new lands
colonization
Which Indigenous group was famous for its nomadic lifestyle and hunting buffalo?
the Sioux
The spiritual beliefs in many Indigenous societies were often tied to what?
nature, animals, and the land
What technological advancement did the Pueblo develop to water their crops?
irrigation systems
the presence of many different kinds of people, cultures or ideas within a group
diversity
organized groups of people who share customs, laws & ways of living
societies
Which Indigenous group was known for its complex government and the use of longhouses?
the Iroquois
Why were art, music, storytelling, and ceremonies important in many Indigenous societies?
In the 1500s and 1600s, which three major European powers began establishing colonies in North America?
Britain, France, and Spain
the system or process of making and enforcing rules and decisions for a group or community
governance
a society or system where all people have equal rights and opportunities
egalitarian