Native American Cultural Regions Flashcard

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What is a "tribe" as defined in the text?

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A group of people with a common language, culture, and ancestry.

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Which region is located in the southwestern part of North America?

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Southwest

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Where did the Eastern Woodland tribes live?

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East of the Mississippi River

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What did the Iroquois Confederacy achieve?

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United five nations

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What was the common spoken language in the Southeast region?

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Muskogee

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What type of clothing did Southeast tribes wear in winter?

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Wool

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What were the Southeast tribes known for crafting?

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Pottery and baskets

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Which tribes are known as the Five Civilized Tribes? Options: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, Apache, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche, Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Ute, Shoshone

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Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole

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What was a significant influence on the Southeast tribes?

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Mississippian culture

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What type of fabric did Southeast tribes use for brightly colored clothes?

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Cotton