Vocabulary
a group of families with one leader
tribe
Name 3 ways that the Eastern Woodlands people used forest resources
food
clothing
water
shelter
What animal did the people of the Plains rely on for meat, clothing, blankets, and utensils?
buffalo
What kind of climate does the Southwest cultural region have?
hot and arid
What is the name of a party where the hosts give gifts to show their wealth and generosity?
potlatch
land set aside by the U.S. government for the Native Americans to live on
reservation
How did the people of the Eastern Woodlands use the animals they hunted?
food, skins and furs for clothing
How did the people of the Plains get food? (2 answers)
hunting and farming
Why did the people of the Southwest build their homes on the tops of mesas?
for protection from their enemies
Who could be a shaman?
men and women
an American Indian gathering to keep traditions alive
powwow
What was the name of the group that made decisions for the Iroquois League?
Great Council
In which state do many Cheyenne live today?
Montana
Which ceremony honored the kachinas and asked for their help?
Hopi dances
What was the role of a shaman?
to heal sick people
an organization formed for a specific purpose
league
What is an Iroquois custom still practiced today?
the Great Council
Name 2 ways that horses affected the lifestyle of the Cheyenne.
*made hunting buffalo easier
*could carry more and could move faster than dogs
*measured wealth in horses
Which of the following best describes the Hopi today?
a. They live as their ancestors did.
b. They live in large cities.
c. They blend old and new ways of living.
d. They build skyscrapers.
c. They blend old and new ways of living.
What is the name given to a tall wooden post that has animals or other images carved into it?
totem pole
polished seashells on strings or woven into belts
wampum
Why did Iroquois hunters speak to and thank the deer they killed?
They felt a close connection/deep respect for nature
Why was it important for the people of the Plains to settle near rivers and streams?
There was not a lot of water, so they needed to be near a water source.
Which early group of people are the Hopi descended from?
the Anasazi
Name 2 modern additions to Kwakiutl culture.
*foods such as sugar, potatoes, tea, flour
*powerboats
*medical doctors
*newer building methods