Northwest/Southwest Tribes
Plains/Woodland Tribes
Vocabulary
Government
Legends/Roles
100

Since the northwest tribes lived along the coast what was one of their resources?

Oceans (fish), rivers, lakes, forests. Mrs. Scott judges answer

100

What were the people of the plain's tribes homes?

teepees

100

To move from one place to another

migrate

100
What is the Raven usually known as in Native American legends?

Trickster

200

Living in the desert, what were the Southwest homes made out of?

Mud/dirt/clay

200

What would the woodland and plains tribes clothing be made out of?

Animal Hide
200

The system by which a group makes, shares, and uses goods

Economy

200

What was the point of Native American legends (2 answers)?

To explain something in their life/teach a lesson

300

The Northwest tribes believed in spirits. They built things that displayed these spirits. What are they called?

Totem Polls

300

Name a style of home for the Woodland tribes

Wigwam, longhouse

300

A relative who lived in the past

Ancestor

300

Describe a council

1 leader but decides together

300

In most Native American tribes what was the role of the men?

Hunt/provide food for family.

400

What is the Northwest tribes clothing made out of?

Cloth from tree bark and seal skin

400

Why did people of the Plaines tribes migrate/move around?

To follow the bison

400

A way of life of a people or group

Culture

400

Describe a chief government

The chief is in charge
400

In most Native American tribes what was the main role for women?

Take care of the house.

500

What were the three main vegetables the Southwest tribe grew?

corn, beans, and squash

500

What was a main food for the Woodland tribe?

Deer, fish, nuts, and berries

500

The planting and raising of crops

Agriculture

500

Describe a family unit government

Family works together but the father is the leader.

500

What was the role of the elderly in most tribes?

Pass down stories, be wise when making decisions.