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What is the definition of culture?
the way of life shared by a group of people
What is as economy?
a system a group uses to make and exchange goods
Which American Indian group wore the feathered head piece?
The Great Plains
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The Inuit lived in a ______ climate by the _______.
cold; the sea
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The Mound Builders lived in a ______ climate by ____.
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The first Americans moved south in search of ______.
warmer climates
What are some examples of mens responsibilities?
hunting
keeping camp safe
clearing land for crops
What are some examples of womens responsibilities?
planting crops
gathering water
preparing and storing food
(You will see a picture of a drum set)
Explain how the drums were likely used in religious ceremonies.
drums/ music were used as a way to connect with spirits, ancestors, and the spiritual world
Share something that you learned from your groups poster
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How did women have a voice in some American Indian governments?
they had the power to choose or remove the men who sat on councils
Which action is an example of an American Indian group changing its environment?
digging canals to transport water to crops
Describe some ways that early American Indian groups shared power?
Chiefs could share their authority or pass it down to someone as a reward
Explain how and why there were many cultural differences between early American Indian groups.
(Think of examples)
ex) One American Indian group did a corn ceremony to give thanks to the harvest
ex) Performing a dance at a religious ceremony
How can Woodland Indian group use this resource (you will see a picture of an animal) to grow their economy?
They can trade extra furs for resources from other places