Peoples of the Southeast Vocab

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A group of people, organizations, or countries joining for a common cause.

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confederacy

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An act or series of actions performed similarly in a specific context, like a religious ceremony.

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ritual

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Fence of sharpened wooden posts

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palisade

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A group of families with a common ancestor.

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clan

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Plant materials like straw layered over each other

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Thatch

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Related to government, not religious or military organizations.

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Civil

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Gather crops at the end of the season

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harvest

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Ceremonial fasting time

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busk

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Beyond the observable world and nature's laws

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supernatural

Front

The people erected a ________________ to protect their town from further attacks.

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palisade