| A | B |
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| hunter-gatherers | an early human who lived by gathering wild plants and hunting animals |
| hieroglyphs | a type of ancient writing that uses pictures for words |
| kachinas | spirits who live in sacred places for half of the year and bring rain |
| hogan | dome-shaped buildings made of logs or stone and covered in mud and dirt |
| totem pole | a tall carved log used by Native Americans of the Northwest Coast to honor an important person or to mark a special event |
| potlatch | a special feast given by Native Americans of the Northwest Coast, in which the guests receive gifts |
| teepee | cone-shaped homes that can easily be packed up and moved |
| bullboat | round boat made from buffalo hide and willow reeds |
| slash-and-burn | a method of clearing land for farming by cutting and burning trees |
| wampum | stringed shell beads used for ceremonial purposes and for trade |
