Historical and Cultural Terms

Adobe

• A type of brick made of a mixture of mud and straw that is dried by the sun.

• A software suite for graphic design and video editing.

• A type of clay used in pottery.

• A traditional method of building with wood and stone.

Confederacies

• Groups of people, countries, organizations, etc., that are joined together in some activity or effort.

• A type of government where power is centralized in a single authority.

• An alliance formed for military purposes only.

• A social gathering of individuals with similar interests.

Artifact

• A simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past.

• A type of ancient writing system used by early civilizations.

• A modern invention used for communication.

• A decorative item created for aesthetic purposes.

Allies

• Countries that support and help other countries in a war

• Countries that oppose each other in a conflict

• Countries that remain neutral during a war

• Countries that provide financial aid only

Nomads

• A member of a group of people who move from place to place instead of living in one place all the time.

• People who settle in one location and do not move.

• Individuals who travel for leisure and tourism purposes.

• A group of people who primarily engage in agriculture and farming.

Tepees

• A type of food eaten by Native Americans.

• A tent that is shaped like a cone and that was used in the past by some Native Americans as a house.

• A traditional dance performed by Native Americans.

• A musical instrument used by Native Americans.

Comancheria

• A region in the Great Plains controlled by the Comanche Indians.

• A type of Native American weapon used by the Comanche.

• A famous battle fought between the Comanche and the U.S. Army.

• A cultural festival celebrated by the Comanche people.

Hides

• The skins of a large animal.

• A type of clothing made from leather.

• A method of concealing something.

• A term for a large animal's habitat.

Bands

• A group of people or animals.

• A type of musical group.

• A collection of different species.

• A type of clothing accessory.

Wigwams

• Round tents that were used in the past by Native Americans as a house or shelter.

• Square structures made of wood and stone used by early settlers.

• Temporary shelters made of animal skins used by nomadic tribes.

• Large, permanent buildings used for community gatherings.