NATIVE AMERICAN VOCABULARY
1. Clan-
a group of related families
2. Pueblos-
Native American village made up of stone or adobe houses with flat roofs.
3. Legend-
an old story that has been retold and is believed to be true
4. Totem pole- a cedar pole carved, and decorated to tell about a tribe’s legends, and stories
5. Artifacts-
discovered remains of past human life and activities
6. Harpoon-
a sharp spear used especially in hunting large fish or whales
7. Moccasins-
soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans
8. Earth Lodge- a shelter for native Americans that consisted of earth, grass, and a wooden frame
9. Chief-
a tribes leader
10. Wigwams-
dome-shaped hut or tent made by placing skins, or bark over a
framework of poles
NATIVE AMERICAN VOCABULARY
1. Clan-
a group of related families
2. Pueblos-
Native American village made up of stone or adobe houses with flat roofs.
3. Legend-
an old story that has been retold and is believed to be true
4. Totem pole- a cedar pole carved, and decorated to tell about a tribe’s legends, and stories
5. Artifacts-
discovered remains of past human life and activities
6. Harpoon-
a sharp spear used especially in hunting large fish or whales
7. Moccasins-
soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans
8. Earth Lodge- a shelter for native Americans that consisted of earth, grass, and a wooden frame
9. Chief-
a tribes leader
10. Wigwams-
dome-shaped hut or tent made by placing skins, or bark over a
framework of poles