Native American Vocab List 1

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What is a longhouse?

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A long wooden building in an Iroquois village that housed many families.

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Who are ancestors?

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People in your family, starting with your parents, who were born before you

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What is a wigwam?

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A Native North American hut made of poles and a covering of woven sheets of bark

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What does the word "clan" mean?

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Two or more longhouse families that share the same ancestor

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What is a legend?

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A story that has been passed down for generations

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What does "heritage" refer to?

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The history and traditions that a group of people share