1. Native Americans
An Introduction

2. Native American Place Names & Influence-
Almost ½ States’ Names:
*Iowa *Alabama
*Texas *Alaska *
*Kansas * Hawaii
*Nebraska *Dakota
Cities’ Names:
*Omaha *Sewanee
*Wichita *Waco
*Miami *Chatanooga
*Cheyenne *Tulsa
*Taos *Topeka

3. 100’s of Different Languages
100’s of Tribes
100’s of Different Languages

4. Distinct Tribes Differences & Similarities …
Religion
Culture
Art
Shelter
Traditions
Locations/Regions

5. Explorers for European Countries Such as Spain-
The Lives of American Natives Changed with the Arrival of Europeans to The New World
Explorers for European Countries Such as Spain-
In Search of Sea Routes to Asia, Stumbled Upon a “New Land” in the Late 1400’s …

6. Native Population Fell – 20 Million to 2 Million!
As a Result of this Contact Between Europeans & Natives, the Population of Natives Drastically Declined in the Years:
Native Population Fell –
20 Million to 2 Million!
WHY?

7. Causes for the Effect of Population Decline
Wars – Europeans brought
Gunpowder &
Better Weapons
Diseases …

8. Tuberculosis

9. Two More Diseases that the Europeans Introduced to the Natives of the “New World” …

10. Diphtheria

11. Smallpox

12. Tribal Life &Facts

13. Family Life; We Are Family
Extended Families Important!
Arranged Marriages
Girls Married at Age 12
Boys Married at Age 15
Boys Move in With Girls’ Families
Who’s In Your TRIBE?

14. Clothing Utilized (Used) Items From Nature … Tanned Deer Hide
Bison Hide/Skin
Animal Fur
Bird Feathers
Some Cotton Cloth

15. Shelter/Housing Wigwams Long House Wickiup Simple Huts Tipi’s/ Teepees
Hogans

16. Wikieup
Hogan
Long House
Wigwam

17. More Food Sources … Deer Bison Berries Nuts Seeds Fish Wild Plants
Beans, Corn & Squash

18. Useful Animals

19. “Pictograph” Art Pictographs Cave Art Hieroglyphics Murals
Clay Figures, Pottery

22. Religion Wanted Success in Harvest, War and Hunting …
Shamans – Religious Helper & Healer for the Sick and Wounded
Fasting
Ceremonies & Dances

23. Offerings to the Mother Earth and Mountains

24. Saying Blessings & Prayers Over Each Person

25. Amazonian Tribes’ Blessings to All