Native Texan Vocab

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Nomad

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person who moves from place to place

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Shaman

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person believed to summon spirits and heal the sick

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Archaeologist

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scientist who studies physical remains of the past

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Artifact

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Any object made or used by humans (tools, pottery, bones, shells).

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Confederacy

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a union of different groups

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Matrilineal

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refers to kinship traced through the mother’s line.

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Adobe

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a mix of sun-dried earth and straw used to build houses

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Patrilineal

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Group tracing kinship through the father's line.

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Tepee

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A portable home made of tanned bison hides fastened to a framework of poles.

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Middleman

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A dealer or agent acting as a go-between for producers and retailers/consumers.