A | B |
nomadic (Powhatan and Plains Indians were nomadic) | moved from place to place |
Settled (Pueblo Indians were settled) | live in one place a long time |
region | places that have common characteristics |
long-house (many families lived inside) | large house made of poles covered with tree bark |
tipi | cone shaped tent made of tall poles covered with animal skin |
Indians | Native Americans |
pueblo | a village of homes made of clay and rocks built on top of each other |
tribe | group of people living together like a large family |
culture | way of life, beliefs, food, shelter, clothing, family structure |
Pocahontas (married John Rolfe) | daughter of Chief Powhatan |
Chief Powhatan | chief of the Powhatan Tribe |
First Thanksgiving | Indians and Pilgrims celebrated together in 1621 |
Mayflower | ship that brought the pilgrims from England in 1620 |
Plymouth | place where pilgrims landed |
Squanto of the Wampanoag tribe | Native American who helped the pilgrims when they came to America |
Pilgrims | were also called colonists |
farmers | people who plant and harvest food |
canoe | narrow lightweight boat made of wood |
hunters | people who kill animals for food, clothing and shelter |
gatherers | people who collected most of their food from the things growing around them |
Kachina Doll | doll used in sacred ceremonies |