3A Vocab Native American Cultures

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culture

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The way of life of a group, including food, clothing, shelter, and traditions.

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modify

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To change something to fit your needs.

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nomad/nomadic

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Moving from place to place instead of staying in one spot.

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tribe

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A group of Native people from the same culture who live and work together.

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Gulf Culture

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Native groups who lived along the Gulf Coast and moved often.

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Plains Culture

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Native groups who lived on the flat grasslands and hunted buffalo.

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Puebloan Culture

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Native groups who lived in dry areas and built homes from adobe.

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Southeastern Culture

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Native groups who farmed and built large villages in East Texas.

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adobe

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A building material made from mud and straw, dried in the sun.