Vocabulary and Key Ideas
Vocabulary and Key Ideas (Continued)
Critical Thinking and Writing
Analyze Primary Sources
Compare and Contrast
100

A body that makes decisions for a group

Council

100

What does migrate mean? 

To move from one place to another

100

Why were the Maya and Aztec considered advanced civilizations?

They developed societies that had highly organized systems of government, religion, and learning. 
100

"The object of these laws is to establish peace between the numerous nations of Indians. Hostility will be done away with, for the preservations and protection of life, property, and liberty." (Constitution of the Iroquois Nations). 

Why do you think the Iroquois Constitution explains that hostility will be "done away with"?

Possible answer: The groups that were part of the Iroquois Confederacy had probably been warring groups for a long time. When they came together as one group, they were making a promise to each other that they would no longer fight. Instead, they would strive to live together in peace. 

100

Identify the types of settlements used by the three different native peoples: Inuits, Mound Builders, Ancient Puebloans

Inuits: Built winter homes out of blocks of snow


Mound Builders: Lived near huge earthen mounds they created. 

Ancient Puebloans: Built homes inside cliffs. 

200

A relative that lived in the past 

ancestor 

200

Define agriculture...

The planting and growing of crops

200

Why did people who settled in different regions of North America develop different cultures?

They adapted to the environment, which was different across regions, and developed unique cultures even though they shared some similar traits. 

300

A way of life of a group of people 

culture

300

The Pueblo People used what to grow crops in a dry land? 

Irrigation 

300

What kinds of decisions would American Indian groups make in the past that American Indian governments might also have to make today?

Possible answer: They might need to make a decision about a celebration that the group is having such as when a festival will be celebrated or how it will be celebrated. 

400

A system for making rules and decisions 

government 

400

Identify a religious custom practiced by an American Indian group...

Possible answer: Woodlands groups celebrated the harvest with a Green Corn Ceremony. 

400

How does geography influence how people live?

It can influence where people settle and the available resources, as well as how people adapt to and modify their environment to live. 

500

A system by which a group makes, shares, and uses goods. 

economy

500

Which was a key role of American Indian women in feeding their families? 

A. taking down and setting up teepees

B. Planting and harvesting crops 

C. Hunting and fishing for food

D. Trading with other groups

B. Planting and harvesting crops