THE HOPI OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION
Presented by: Clark, Ryan, Cody, Owen and Gavin.
HOPI HOMES
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Hopi houses(adobe) were made of mud and
stones (dry-clay)
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The houses had small windows for letting air in.
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They had ladders to get to higher stories on their
houses
The lower part of the house was called the “Kivas”
HOPI TERRITORY
The Hopi lived in the Southwest region of North
America.
 They have lived there for thousands of years.
 The climate was very dry there
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HOPI SPIRITS/BELIEFS
Hopi beliefs:
 The Hopi believed that they were the caretakers of this “Fourth World” in exchange for
living here.
 There way of living was to maintain balance
between nature and people.
 They were known for being a peaceful people
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HOPI CLOTHING
Women wore a un-dyed cotton robe
with an embroidered belt
 Men wore a un-dyed strait sleeved
or sleeveless that was worn like a
poncho.
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HOPI FOOD
The Hopi grew things like corn and beans and
hunted deer and antelopes for meat.
 The Hopi “Wuuti”(women) were to stay home
and cook meals for the family, tribe and others
in the village who needed food.
 The “Taaqa” (men) went hunting for “himu”
(game) to bring back to cook.
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HOPIS TODAY
Most Hopis today speak English.
They retain and continue to practice their
traditional ceremonial culture.
They also continue to battle the U.S. government
for the return of their native lands.
HELPFUL SITES WE USED TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION
www.bigorrin.org/hopi_kids.htm
www.indians.org/articles/hopi-indians.html
www.crystalinks.com/hopi.html
www.legendsofamerica.com/na-hopi.html
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