Lived from 13000 BCE to 7000 BCE. Lived in small groups of 30-40. Used Flint.
What is Paleoindian
100
a form of civilization that follows the same style of living;
What is culture
100
a small hill
What is mound
100
the study of artifacts, often unearthed through excavation, to
understand people from the past
What is archaeology
200
Formed Settlements, used axes to make houses, used the Atlatl spear thrower.
What is Archaic
200
raised piles of earth formed into a stylized animal or symbol
that can represent new development or a spiritual area;
What is Effigy Mounds
200
people who move from place to place without building permanent settlements
What is Nomads
200
something made by a human being that typically has historical or cultural significance
What is artifact
300
Frequently built Earth-mounds for deceased relatives. Used pottery vessels to store and cook food.
What is Adena Indians
300
time period from around 900 C.E. to 1650 C.E. during
which effigy mounds were built and interaction with European explorers
began
What is Late Prehistoric Period
300
a supply of food or materials that can be used when needed;
What is resources
300
a scientist who studies artifacts to learn about people and the
past
What is Archaeologist
400
Came after the Adena Indians and participated in trade networks in central Ohio.
What is Hopewell
400
the act of buying, selling, or exchanging goods
What is trade
400
An effigy mound in Adams County, Ohio, that is 1,348 feet
long
What is Serpent Mound
400
surveying an area of land by digging and finding artifacts
What is excavation
500
This group of Indians stopped building earthworks and abandoned trade networks.
What is Late Woodland
500
a culture from the early period between 800 B.C.E. to 1200
C.E. characterized by the appearance of pottery, cultivated plants, settled
village life, and mound building.
What is Woodland Period
500
piling of Earth and soil in various shapes which is used for spiritual ceremonies and defense
What is Earthworks
500
a hand tool with a flat pointed blade, used to move and lift dirt