Culture Areas and People
Who am I?
They were one of the first cultures to develop in North America. They built large mounds that were many stories high and stretched for miles.
Mound Builders
This area is mostly covered in deserts. The climate is hot and receives little rain
Southwest
How did life change for Native Americans after the United states became a country?
Americans made laws and took more of their land
Name 3 contributions Native Americans have made to American Culture
examples: state names, World War 1&2, log cabins, gum, cotton, etc.
Which of these is true about totem poles?
a. totem poles are carved by the Eastern Woodlands people because there are so many woodlands with tall trees
b. totem poles document family histories and honor important people
c. Native Americans have been making totem poles for thousands of years, and they're made all over North America
d. Native Americans worship totem poles
b. Totem poles document family histories and honor important people
The area is mostly covered in grassy, flat land. The climate varies from north to south.
Plains
How did life change for the Native Americans AFTER the Europeans arrived
The Europeans brought disease that killed the Native Americans and they also tried to take their land.
Where do Native Americans live today?
Most do not live on reservations...they just live like we do.
They settled in farming communities in the Southwest. They built villages and Cliff Dwellings.
Ancient Pueblo People
There are many forests, mountains, and waterways. There is plenty of rain, and the climate varies from north to south.
Eastern Woodlands
What was life like for Native Americans BEFORE European Explorers came?
They thrived off land in North America for thousands of years. They had developed and perfected their own tools and techniques.
What is one way that farmers in the Southwest grow crops off the land
They grow crops that don't need much water
They plant small plots in different areas
they move where they plat crops each year
Who am I?
They migrated to North America thousands of years ago and settled in the Artic. Many still live there today.
Inuit
The land is very diverse in the area. The climate varies but most parts don't get much rain.
Great Basin
The Native American Origin story tells that Native Americans...
a. have always lived in North America
b. walked to North America from South America
c. crossed the land bridge the connected Asia to North America
d. crossed the Atlantic Ocean to get to North America
a. have always lived in North America
WE believe that they crossed the land bridge...THEY believe they've always been here
How did the loss of bison impact Plains Native Americans?
Think about the early Native American Nations and their culture areas. Were nations living in the same region the same?
Yes. They had a similar lifestyle because they responded to the environment in similar ways.
Most of the area is a temperate rainforest. There is a lot of rain, and temperatures are mild
Pacific Northwest
Name one Native American and explain why he/she is important
Sacagawea, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Black Hawk, Pocahontas, etc.
What is a common misconception people have about Native Americans? Explain why it is false.
examples: Native Americans are only a part of the past, all Native Americans have totem poles, all Native Americans live in teepees.