Native American History
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Rivers in California
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Rivers in California
Native The first to live in a place. Native American
Ohlone A word used as a general tribe name for the many small groups that lived from San Francisco down to Monterrey
Yokuts A group of Native Americans native to central California. Consisted of up to 60 separate tribes speaking the same language
Tule Tule: waterproof, floating stems used for boats, rafts, duck decoys, mats, moccasins, and coverings for shelter and granaries.
Kawe Large tule-matted home
Tribe: A group of people sharing language and beliefs, living in an area with one leader
Stable food A food that is eaten at almost every meal. Rice is a stable food for many Asian people, and acorns were a staple food for native Californians.
Moccasins A soft leather slipper or shoe
acorn The nut produced by oak trees
Granary A storehouse with a raised floor for storing acorns and other food