Homes
sun-dried bricks, mad from clay mixed with straw or other animal parts
adobe
someone who studies past human life and cultures by finding pieces of pottery, tools, or other life materials
archeologist
an object made by humans that become interesting for historical knowledge
artifact
Why did the first people come to North America from Asia?
an adobe or stone built home with many levels
pueblo
large domed house made from a wooden frame, covered or partly covered with earth
earth lodge
people who move according to the seasons in search of food or water
nomad/nomadic
to eat very little or no food over a period of time
fast/fasting
Why did few live in the Great Plains throughout the entire year?
It was too cold, and lack shelter options
Seal or Whale... skin was used for warm clothing
Seal
underground room for only men and boys, special celebrations happened here
kiva
This tribe used False Face masks to scare away spirits that cause sickness
Iroquois
a special feast practiced by people of the Pacific Northwest
potlatch
Seal oil or Whale oil... used to keep berries fresh.
Seal Oil
Why were there no horses on the map of the North American land of 1492?
Horses were not brought over from Europe by the Spaniards yet.
a long, shared home used by certain Native American Tribs
longhouse
Harpoons where their preferred tool, used seal oil to preserve food such as berries
Makah
a position of high standing or power
status
Seal or Whale ... intestines used as containers.
Whale
Relating to a time in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus... it's what the whole book topic of this unit was called
Pre-Columbian
a broad, flat topped, elevated area of land with steep sides
mesa
People who built homes on top of large hills, sometimes 6 stories (floors) tall
Mound Builders
a square or gathering area in a town or city
plaza
Seal or Whale... bone and tissue used for fishing
Whale
Relating to tracing ancestors on a person's mother's side
matrilineal