Directions and locations
An imaginary, horizontal line on the Earth used to find location
Latitude
The bodies of water on the Earth's surface (salt water)
oceans
A scientist who studies the cultures of people of long ago
Archaeologist
One of the spirits that were (and still is) important in the religion of the Hopi. Figures were carved to look like the different spirits, but these dolls were not for play, but to be treasured.
Kachina
When American Indian tribes moved from place to place following the animals, they lived in this type of house
Teepees
The imaginary, horizontal line around the center of the Earth; zero degrees latitude; divides the northern and southern hemispheres
Equator
The seven large landmasses on the Earth's surface
Continents
A group of families that are related to each other
clan
A religious leader and healer
Shaman
The most important crop grown by many tribes for food
Corn
The imaginary, vertical line around the center of the Earth; zero degrees
Prime Meridian
One half of the Earth (northern, southern, western, eastern)
Hemisphere
An object that early people had made (like arrowheads and pottery)
Artifact
To trade or exchange goods
Barter
A fish that many Northwest Indians ate
Salmon
An illustration on a map that shows cardinal and ordinal directions
Compass Rose
A natural feature on the Earth's surface
Landform
A large wooden pole with carvings showing the adventures and/or history of a clan
Totem pole
A special celebration of Kwakiutl and other Northwest Coast Indians at which there were feasting and dancing and the host gave away valuable gifts
Potlatch
The Kwakiutl used this wood to make their homes and most of their clothing
Cedar
An imaginary, vertical line on the Earth used to find the location
Longitude
North America falls under which category
a. continent
b. Ocean
c. Mountain
a. continent
When a kind of animal has completely died out
Extinct
Another name for buffalo
Bison
In order for their clothing to be waterproof, the Inuit made much of their clothing from this animal skin
Seal skins