Vocabulary
Ways of life that are done on a regular basis
custom
What were two roles that family members had in American Indian groups?
men hunted and protected their village
women cared for the home and children
children played games to build strength
A groups _________ included 1 language, religion and traditions
culture
Where American Indians deeply religious?
true
to keep something going without change
maintain
Why do you think storytelling was important in American Indian Culture?
Helped children learn about their history and traditions
American Indian learn more about their cultures from their ____.
ancestors
Religious ceremonies and festivals were an important part of American Indian culture.
true
A belief thats passed down generations
tradition
What was the role of the men?
hunt, fish, take care of the village
Roles
Some groups believed that spirits represented strong forces, such as the sun and moon.
false - answer is natural
traditional customs, beliefs, and stories
folklore
What was the role of the women?
take care of the home and children
People from different nations lived in different types of___________________, spoke different______________________, and practiced different skills. Each member of an American Indian group had clear roles in their daily lives.
homes, languages
a part of something
aspect
What did American Indians do to survive to the conditions around them?
adapt
The customs and ______________________ of many American Indian groups were often connected to religion.
beliefs