Flashcard on Indigenous Peoples of the Southwest

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Which peoples first occupied the Southwest, including present-day Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado and Utah?

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The Pueblo peoples

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What type of dwellings did the Ancestral Pueblo people live in for protection?

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Cliff dwellings

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What did the Apache hold as sacred places? Rivers, Mountains, Deserts, Forests

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Mountains

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What crops did the Pueblo tribes cultivate?

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Corn, beans, and squash

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What are the Ancestral Pueblo known for?

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Impressive cliff dwellings and advanced agricultural techniques

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What was the focus of the Apache economy? Options: Extensive trade network, Hunting and gathering, Agriculture, Fishing

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Hunting and gathering

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What did the Pueblo tribes exchange in their trade network?

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Woven goods and food

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What was a key characteristic of Diné social structure?

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Strong emphasis on family and clan structures

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How did the Apache differ in social structure compared to the Pueblo and Diné?

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More individualistic and nomadic

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What is Southern California known for in terms of craftsmanship? Options: Metalwork, Woven baskets, Stone carvings, Glass blowing

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Woven baskets