Native Americans of the Southeast Flashcards
Ritual?
An act or series of actions done in the same way in a certain situation, such as a religious ceremony
What shapes were the mounds that the Mound Builders built, and how did this change over time?
The mounds were small and round on top like a dome shape. The mounds became larger with flat tops and different shapes
What were the mounds used for?
The mounds were used for rituals and burial of the dead
Why do you think we lost information about the Mound Builders when Europeans arrived?
I think we lost information about the Mound Builders because Europeans brought germs and diseases that killed many people.
Confederacy?
A group of people, organizations, or countries that join together for a common cause
Palisade?
A fence made of sharpened wooden posts
What important geographic features affected the nations of the Southeast?
The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean provided fish and seafood.
How did the geography of the Southeast affect the growing season there?
Winters were mild and summers were hot, which allowed for extended growing seasons.
How were the Catawba different from the peoples of the Creek Confederacy?
The Catawba spoke a different language and surrounded their villages with palisades for protection
Why did the Catawba surround their villages with palisades?
They surround their villages with palisades for protection from raiders
Clan?
A group of families claiming a common ancestor
Civil?
related to the government, not religious or military organization
Thatch?
a plant materials, such as straw, laid over each other
Harvest?
To gather crop at the end of the growing season
What was the difference between the red and white communities of the Southeast nations’ towns?
Red communities was in charge of war and white communities were in charge of peace
