Native American Histories Flashcard

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Why do historians rely on archaeological information to understand early Native American people?

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These early Native Americans did not leave written histories for us to find.

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According to the section “Native Histories,” HOW did Native Americans share their history?

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through storytelling and cultural traditions

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What caused some tribes to be nomadic?

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the movement of buffalo and other game

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Read the section “Archaeology.” Which selection from this section supports the conclusion that there was great diversity among Native American peoples? Options: These first peoples were hunter-gatherers. When they arrived in the Americas, there were still animals like mammoths and large wild bison roaming the land., Many groups also developed agriculture and systems of irrigation and land management. They grew corn, sunflowers, beans and different types of squash and gourds., Over time, Native American groups spread out across the continent. Along the way, they created many different cultures and ways of life., The potters were known for their fine pottery. They grew their own food and were organized into three large confederacies: the Hasinai, Caddohadacho and Natchitoches.

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Over time, Native American groups spread out across the continent. Along the way, they created many different cultures and ways of life.