History Review #1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 24 Public

Ancient Americans/ Native Americans

Study Slideshow

What were the "three sisters" according to the Woodland Indians?

Corn, Beans, and Squash

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What does Confederation mean?

An organization of groups that band together to form a type of government.

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What does Wampum mean?

A shaped and cut belt of seashells used to symbolize agreements and show important events.

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What does barter mean?

To exchange goods without using money.

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Who played an important role in the Haudenosaunee government? Why were they important?

The clan mothers played an important role in the Haudenosaunee government because they would choose the chiefs of their clans.

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What is lodge?

An American Indian dwelling that several families lived in.

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What are nomads?

People who move around and do not live in one place.

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What is a travois?

A sled-like carrier pulled by a dog or horse.

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What animal did the Western Plain Indians depend on? (They would use this animal to make tools, rope, shelters, and clothes!)

Buffalo

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Why were horses important to the Comanche?

The Comanche were nomads so having horses made it easier for them to hunt buffalo and travel.

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What does irrigation mean?

A method of channeling water in order to grow crops in dry land.

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What does staple mean?

A main crop or food.

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What does ceremony mean?

A formal act determined by ritual or custom.

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Why did the Hopi try to keep their land healthy?

They believed that they were supposed to be the caretakers of the land.

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What is surplus?

Extra

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What is potlatch?

A traditional feast of Northwest Indians.

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