Module 1 Lessons 1-5 Vocabulary

​culture

Definition

the way a group of people lives and understands the world including their ideas, beliefs, values, and traditions.

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Sharing a meal is an important tradition in many families and cultures.​

​beliefs

definition

strong claims; ideas believed to be true

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Sentence:

The Nez Perce's beliefs about the coyote and the spiritual world were part of their culture. ​

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​impact

definition

to affect directly

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Sentence

​I am just now beginning to see the impact Westward expansion had on the Native Americans.

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​values

definition

ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right.

​Sentence:

The Settlers didn't understand the value of the land to the Native Americans. ​

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​customs

definition

usual or accepted practices of a social group

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​Sentence

​Lewis and Clark learned about the customs of the Nimiipuu tribe.

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​prosperous

definition

having wealth, success, or good fortune

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Sentence

The Native Indians used natural resources to live a prosperous life.

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​thriving

definition

doing well or being successful

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Sentence

Having abundant resources allowed for the Natives to thrive in their environment.

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​homeland

definition

one's native country or region

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Sentence

Oregon was the homeland of many Nimiipuu tribes.

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​sustain

definition

to provide with the basic necessities of life, to keep going or existing. ​

Sentence

The Native Americans were forced to move out of their homeland which resulted in not having enough resources to sustain their lifestyle.

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​subsistence

definition

up from below

Sentence

​Hunting Buffalo is the best means of subsistence for the Native Americans survival.

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