Native American Regions 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Materials found in nature used by people in various ways.

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natural resources

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A long wooden dwelling shared by many families.

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longhouse

Front

A celebration lasting days with a feast.

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potlatch

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Long period with little or no rain.

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drought

Front

Supplying water to land or crops.

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irrigation

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A grain that grows on tall plants.

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maize

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Building material of clay mixed with straw, dried by the sun into bricks.

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adobe

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High flat land with steep sides.

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mesas

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Medicine man controlling spiritual forces and using magic to heal.

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shaman

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Wooden pole carved and painted with totem images.

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totem poles