WorksheetsAmerican Indian Vocabulary
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 9mins
A person who moves from place to place is...
Sedentary
Nomad
Culture
Primary Source
A union of different groups is...
Era
Hunter-Gatherer
Confederacy
Crop Rotation
Traditions, beliefs, language, and arts of a
particular group is...
Secondary Source
Culture
Era
Confederacy
A mix of sun-dried earth and straw used to build
houses is...
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Sedentary
Adobe
Person who lives by hunting and
gathering food, rather than growing it is...
Sedentary
Nomad
Hunter-Gatherer
Era
Natural resources-
our surroundings
the people who work to make goods and provide services
materials taken from the environment to satisfy our needs
a building/ shelter/ home
Tribe-
a community of people who share common customs, language, and rituals
objects made by humans who lived long ago
the people who work to make goods and provide services
sun-dried clay bricks
Native American town or village- a type of home
Pueblo
Adobe
Culture
Artifacts
Objects made by humans who lived long ago
Artifacts
Archaeology
Capital resources
Adobe
an early form of corn grown by Native Americans/una forma temprana de maíz cultivado por los nativos americanos
wattle and daub
horticulture
maize
chert
A long home made from birch trees is called
longjohn
wigwam
plankhouse
longhouse
narrow, lightweight boat that is propelled by paddles.
row boat
canoe
sailboat
speed boat
barbed spear used especially in hunting large fish or whales.
hook
javelin
sword
harpoon
a method of agriculture in which existing vegetation is cut down and burned off before new seeds are planted, typically used as a method for clearing forest land for farming.
slash-and-burn
deforestation
burn-and-cut
lumberjacking
A synonym for agriculture:
forestry
farming
fishing
hunting
What is the definition of "thatch"?
A type of edible plant commonly used in salads.
A thick, protective coating applied to wooden structures.
A roofing material made from straw, reeds, or palm leaves.
A traditional dance originating from Africa.
What do "ornaments" refer to?
A type of musical instrument typically played in orchestras.
Small, decorative objects used to adorn or beautify something.
A rare species of tropical birds known for their colorful plumage.
The architectural support structures in ancient buildings.
In the context of architecture, what are "temples"?
A type of recreational facility found in modern cities.
Places of worship often associated with a specific religious tradition.
A form of transportation used in ancient civilizations.
Large gatherings or festivals celebrated annually.
