Native American Cultures Aim: What early Native American cultures existed in North America?

Culture Areas of North America Culture Area- a region in which people share a similar way of life Inside of each culture area there were many different tribes Tribe- a community of people who share common customs, language and rituals.

The Native American Way Of Life Native Americans developed different ways to satisfy their daily needs. Hunting Gathering Fishing Farming Traded with other tribes for items not found in their own region. Brain Pop!

The Far North The Inuits Lived in the Artic region (icy treeless plains). Collected driftwood during summer for tools and shelter. During cold season lived in pit houses. Lamps fueled by seal oil. Sealskins for clothing. brain pop! video

The Northwest Coast Bella Coola Held potlatchs - celebrations to show one’s wealth. Diet was mainly fish and meat. Huge forests provided materials for transportation and housing. Settled permanent villages. STOP and JOT!!

The Great Plains The Souix Vast grasslands extending from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River with very few trees. Nomads Farmed along riverbanks and hunted buffalo. Relied on buffalo to meet basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing. Lived in teepes.

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The Southwest The Pueblos Decedents of Anasazi. Lived in villages in adobe houses. Built irrigation systems to grow corn and other crops. STOP and JOT!! Anasazi were the original tribe within North America. All of the other tribes across the nation are said to have migrated from this area and tribe.

The Southeast The Cherokees Warm, moist climate provided opportunity for farming. Hunting and fishing also provided food. Created a 13 month calendar named after foods.

The Eastern Woodlands The Iroquois Located New York State. Lived in a longhouse . Women owned all property and were responsible for planting and harvesting. Men married into the women’s family. Women choose the clan leaders and could also remove them.

The Iroquois Confederacy The Iroquois consisted of five nations: Seneca Cayuga Oneida Onondaga Mohauwk Each had its own ruling council. After years of war in 1570 an alliance was formed and the fighting ended. A council of 50 tribal leaders met once a year to discuss and decide on important issues. The leaders are known as Sachems. Brain Pop!