Native Americans Review Sheet Flashcards
Archeology
The study of artifacts for learning about the past.
Artifact
Objects left behind by people.
Nomad
Small Groups of people that migrate.
Culture
The lifestyle of people.
Civilization
A highly developed society
Adapt
To adjust lifestyle according to the environment for survival.
Explain the importance of the Beringia.
The Beringia Land Bridge was useful for people migrating to North and South America.
Far North Tribe
Name: Inuit
Shelter: Igloos or tents from animal hide
Food: Seals, Whales, Fish, Small Animals
The Inuit passed down their history by stories and art.
Great Plains Tribe
Name: Sioux
Shelter: Tents called Tipi
Food: Buffalo: Muscles and Tongue.
The tribe was greatly dependent on the buffalo; they used every part of it for something they needed
Eastern Woodlands Tribe
Name: Iroquois
Shelter: Longhouses
Food: Crops, Meatm Nuts, Berries, and Roots
The Iroquois were NOT Nomadic.
Where was the Mayan Civilization Located?
In Mesoamerica (Modern-Day Mexico and South America)
Important achievements of the Maya
Hieroglyphs, number system including zero, astronomy, calendars, etc.
Location of the Aztec Civilization
Modern-Day Mexico (Mesoamerica)
Some Important Achievements of the Aztecs
- Chinampas (floating gardens)
- Aqueducts
- Calendar Systems
- Weaponry technology
Location of the Inca Civilization
Andes Mountains located in South America
