Prehistoric People
Most Prehistoric people lived as ____________, which means that they were constantly moving around and never settled down in one permanent location.
Nomad
A __________ was a separate room structure which was used for ceremonies.
Kiva
"The People" in is referred to as _____________ in Athabascan
Din'e
The study of past people and cultures through a careful examination of artifacts is known as _______________.
Archaeology
The Prehistoric people are divided into which two groups?
Paleo and Archaic
The Mogollon Pueblo people built pueblo large homes which could provide up to ______ to ________ rooms per structure.
40- 50
True or False: During lean times, the Din'e people raided pueblo villages and Spanish settlements
True
Main form of Navajo housing
Hogan
The very first spear point which provided evidence of Prehistoric people in North America was discovered by a boy scout named Ridgley Whiteman in _____________, N.M.
Clovis
In Navajo, Anasazi means .....
"ancient enemy"
The doorway to the Navajo's Hogan houses always faced ________, to catch the first morning light.
East
Main form of Apache housing
Teepee/ Wickiup
The Archaic people developed a hunting tool known as the __________. This wooden implement usually measured about ______in. and made hunting more effective.
Atlatl, 18in.
The largest and most- well known Puebloan community was located at...
Chaco Canyon
The Apache are known for there fierce warrior tactics and their very name stems from the old Zuni word ___________, which means "enemy"
Apachu
True or False: Navajo sand paintings were used before battling enemies as a way to pray for a swift victory.
False