social studies chp. 5 (indian tribes) Flashcards
means fountain
abita
means long river
Atchafalaya
means snake
teche
means chief
caddo
means crying eagle
calcasieu
means red
houma
means long cane
kistachie
means warrior
natchez
means chinquapin eaters
natchitoches
means black legs
Opelousas
means corn cob
tangipahoa
means at the forks of the river
tioga
What was the purpose of temple mounds?
Used for religious ceremonies.
What is considered the beginning of historic period?
When the Europeans came to North America.
What caused the decline in the Indian population?
Lack of immunity to European disease.
How did Baton Rouge get its name?
The french explorers discovered a red stick marking ground on the Mississippi river and called it baton rouge.
How much land was sold to the United States?
Between 600,000 and 1,000,000 acres.
scientists who study the items left behind
Archaeologist-
ancient garbage dumps
Midden-
people who wandered
Nomad-
a throwing stick with weights
Atlatl-
raised earthworks
Mound-
objects left behind
Artifacts-
temples built on mounds
temple mounds-
natural resistance to disease
Immunity-