3A Vocab Native American Cultures

modify

• To change something to fit your needs.

• To leave something as it is.

• To create something new from scratch.

• To remove unnecessary parts.

Puebloan Culture

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

• Indigenous tribes known for their nomadic lifestyle and hunting skills.

• Civilizations that primarily relied on fishing and coastal resources.

• Groups that built large stone structures in mountainous regions.

tribe

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

• A large city with diverse populations.

• A type of animal found in the wild.

• A political organization that governs a country.

Gulf Culture

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

• A type of cuisine popular in coastal regions.

• A style of music originating from the Gulf Coast.

• A historical period marked by the discovery of oil.

culture

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

• A type of music that originated in the 20th century.

• A scientific method for studying human behavior.

• A form of government that emphasizes individual rights.

nomad/nomadic

• A person who stays in one place for a long time.

• A person who moves from place to place instead of staying in one spot.

• A person who travels only for leisure purposes.

• A person who lives in a permanent structure.

adobe

• A type of software used for graphic design.

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

• A traditional Mexican dish made with corn.

• A style of architecture characterized by the use of glass.

Plains Culture

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

• Native groups who lived in mountainous regions and farmed crops.

• Native groups who resided in coastal areas and fished.

• Native groups who inhabited deserts and gathered herbs.

Southeastern Culture

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

• Nomadic tribes that hunted buffalo in the Great Plains.

• Coastal communities that relied on fishing and trade.

• Mountain tribes known for their pottery and weaving.