The First Amercan's Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the original inhabitants of a region?

Back

Indigenous

Front

Which river did the Great Plains tribes live between the Rocky Mountains and?

Back

Mississippi River

Front

How many languages do Native Americans speak?

Back

Hundreds

Front

Which tribes lived along the coast of the Pacific Ocean?

Back

Northwest tribes

Front

What geographical feature separates the Great Basin tribes from the Pacific Ocean?

Back

Rocky Mountains

Front

What does 'indigenous' mean?

Back

Native to a particular place or region

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the Great Plains tribes?

Back

They were nomadic and relied on buffalo hunting.

Front

Name one major cultural practice of Native American tribes.

Back

Storytelling and oral traditions.

Front

What type of shelter did Northwest tribes typically use?

Back

Longhouses or plank houses.

Front

What is a common food source for many Native American tribes?

Back

Corn, beans, and squash (the Three Sisters).