Chapter 2 – Native American of North America The Southwest Desert Chapter 2 – Native American of North America
Living in a Dry Land Tribes Pueblo: farmers Apache: hunters Navajo: sheep Hopi
Living in a Dry Land Environment: Descendants of the Anasazi Hot and arid (dry) climate Build villages on top of mesas Descendants of the Anasazi Also developed irrigation systems to help grow crops Corn, beans, squash, and cotton
Gender Roles Men: Women: Governed the villages (made the decisions) Weavers Women: Owned property and passed it to daughters Basket makers
The Need for Rain Customs and Beliefs: Kachinas: Could bring rain and help from the spirits Kiva – Underground ceremony Snake Dance – dance performed to bring rain Rain Dance
Today 7,000 live in Northeast Arizona on a reservation Still follow ancient traditions Kachina dances Snake dance