Indigenous Peoples of North America

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How do historians learn how Indigenous people lived long ago in North America?

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Historians study artifacts to understand the lifestyles of Indigenous peoples.

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What was most important to the survival of the majority of Indigenous people in North America?

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The ability to use natural resources was crucial for survival.

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How did most Indigenous groups view their environment?

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They believed they were a part of a community of living things.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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Why did different cultural regions form in North America?

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Different cultural regions formed because groups adapted to the environments in which they settled.

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What strongly influenced the kind of homes created by each Indigenous group?

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Climate was a strong influence on the types of homes built by Indigenous groups.

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What is an artifact?

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An artifact is an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What role did trade play in Indigenous societies?

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Trade was essential for meeting daily needs and acquiring resources not available in their immediate environment.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How did Indigenous peoples view land ownership?

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Many Indigenous peoples believed they did not own the land but were stewards of it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What is the significance of oral traditions in Indigenous cultures?

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Oral traditions are vital for passing down history, culture, and values from one generation to the next.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What are some examples of natural resources used by Indigenous peoples?

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Examples include water, plants, animals, and minerals.