| A | B |
| tribe | group of families with one leader |
| tepee | shelter made of a circle of poles and buffalo hide |
| wampum | polished seashells on strings or woven into belts |
| shaman | healer |
| cultural region | area in which people with similar cultures live |
| league | orgnization for a specific purpose |
| totem pole | carved post with animals or other images |
| pueblo | means village in spanish |
| lodge | round hut built over a deep hole |
| potlach | type of party |
| powwow | American Indian gathering to keep traditions alive |
| travois | poles to which a load was tied for transport |
| reservation | land set aside by US government |
| longhouse | very long Iroquois building |