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Modern Southwest Native Americans

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Where do the Hopi live in Arizona?4 corners area in Northern Arizona
The Hopi reservation is surrounded by ___________?the Navajo reservation
What commonly farmed plant do the Hopi believe is sacred?corn, specifically blue corn
Who are the possible ancestors of the Hopi?Anasazi
The Seri inhabit what area?The coast of Mexico along the Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California)
Give some examples of food the Seri people eat.sea turtle, eel grass (seaweed), fruits of the carrdon cactus
True or False: There is over 3,000 Seri living today.False, there are only around 600 Seri left
Where did Apaches live prior to today? Where do they live now in Arizona?The Apaches once ranged from Oklahoma through New Mexico, they now live in the White Mountain area in Arizona.
The Apaches consider two (2) mountains very sacred. What are they?Mount Baldy and Mount Graham
The Apaches are considered "fierce people" because they use to fight against __________?The U.S. army and calvary
The Navajo call what animal "a gift from god" and why?Sheep, they provide food, wool for clothing and for rugs which they can sell
What happened to the Navajo's "gift from god" in the 1930's? It made them feel as though they were "killing a child".The U.S. government had a forced stock reducation due to drought and overgrazing, many sheep were killed
What are some of the arts the Navajo are most famous for?Rugs and silver and turquoise jewelry
What happened during "The Long Walk"?The Navajos were forced to leave their lands in Canada and walk on foot to the reservation in Arizona
Where are the Tohono O'odham located?Just south of Tucson up to the Mexican border
What is a major issue currently for the Tohono O'odham reservation?immigration with illegal aliens crossing over from Mexico on the o'odham land, water rights with CAP battle in court
Who were the ancestors of the Tohono O'odham?Hohokam
Where is the ancestral (original) home of the Yaquis?Mexico
Why did the Yaquis come to Arizona?The Mexican government drove the Yaquis out because they wanted the Yaqui farmland
Name a Yaqui settlement that exists today.Old Pasqua and New Pasqua


6th Grade Social Studies - World History
Cross Middle School
AZ

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