2. related, close knit groups

3. clans

4. objects made by humans that tell stories about ancient humans

5. artifact

6. studies artifacts and sites to learn about ancient people and places

7. archeologist

8. a round house built from young, flexible trees

9. Wigwam

10. A pile of earth

11. mound

12. group of people connected by common language, religion, or culture

13. cultural group

14. an area of land that is controlled by an outside government

15. territory

16. settlement in a new land where people remain loyal to their home country

17. colony

18. a large house where many people lived

19. longhouse

20. type of farming

21. agriculture

22. A partner of supporter that pledge friendship or help

23. ally

24. Group of people or several small groups joined for a common purpose

25. confederacy

26. changing to fit a new situation

27. adapt