| A | B |
| glacier | A huge thick sheet of slowly moving ice |
| migration | Movement from one region to another |
| agriculture | Farming or growing plants |
| civilization | A group of people living together who have systems of government, religion, and culture |
| pueblo | The Spanish word for town |
| surplus | Extra |
| potlatch | A large feast that could last for several days |
| clan | A group of related families |
| irrigation | A way of supplying water to crops with streams, ditches, or pipes |
| staple | A main crop that is used for food |
| ceremony | A special event at which people gather to express important beliefs |
| lodge | A home made using bark, earth, and grass |
| nomad | A person who moves around and does not live in one place |
| travois | two poles usually pulled by a dog, like a sled |
| longhouse | a large house made of wood and bark |
| confederation | a type of government in which separate |
| Wampum | Belts made of pieces of carefully shaped and cut seashell |
| barter | Trading goods without using money |