Cultures of North America

Let's dive into the world of culture! Can you tell me what 'Culture areas' are?

• Are they regions where groups of people share similar lifestyles, akin to the concept of a region?

• Could they be items used as currency?

• Or, are they ceremonies where hosts shower their guests with gifts?

Picture this! You're at a vibrant, traditional ceremony hosted by Native Americans in the North West. The atmosphere is buzzing with excitement. Suddenly, you see guests being showered with gifts left, right, and center. Can you guess the name of this fascinating ceremony?

• Adobe

• Clan

• Sachem

• Potlatch

Did you know that the Mississipians, Anasazi and Mayans all developed unique cultures due to differences in climate and geography? Isn't that fascinating?

• Yes, that's amazing!

• No, I don't believe it.

Imagine you're an explorer in the icy realms of the Arctic, also known as the 'Far North'. You come across small boats made from animal skins. Can you guess what this fascinating technology is called?

• Igloo

• Kayak

• Potlatch

• Tepee

Imagine you're an explorer in the Southwest desert regions, and you come across the Pueblo people. You notice their homes are made from sun-dried bricks. Can you guess what these bricks are called?

• culture

• Igloo

• adobe

• longhouses

Imagine you're a time traveler, visiting the Eastern Woodlands native nations. You notice that women have the power to choose tribal chiefs. What are these chiefs commonly known as?

• culture areas

• clans

• sachem

• nobles

Can you guess what this intriguing picture is trying to tell us?

• Is it showing how Native Americans could sketch the creatures of the Eastern Woodlands?

• Or does this picture represent just a handful of the over 50 different clan groups found in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Perhaps, this picture is illustrating how Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) families are grouped together?

Let's time travel! What would you call a civilization?

• Is it a culture where people are nomads, rarely settling down in any one area?

• Or is it an advanced culture where people have built cities, and developed science and industries?

• Or is it a type of culture that no longer exists?

Which picture below is an example of irrigation?

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Can you guess which region was home to the fascinating igloos?

• Great Plains

• Far North

• Northwest Coast

• Southeast