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
Some Important Achievements of the Inca
- Terraces for farming
- Roadway Systems
- Counting System
- 12 month, 10 Day Calendar
Why did many different cultures develop in North America?
Because the different conditions inspired different lifestyles and therefore unique cultures.
Why was Hiawatha known as, “the unifier” ?
Because he convinced the five tribes to accept peace among each other.
What was the purpose of the Iroquois Confederacy?
The purpose of it was to keep peace among the tibes of the Iroquois.
Southeast Tribe
Tribe - Cherokee
Shelter - Chickees and wigwams
Food- Hunting deer, turkey, rabbit, fish, and turtle. -Farming corn, beans, squash, pumpkin.
The Cherokee started to work with cotton for inner clothing.
