5th Grade Vocabulary

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chieftain

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headman or leader of a tribe or small nation

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wrenched

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anguished or grief stricken

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reservation

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land set aside by the government for Native Americans

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culture

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beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people

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mourning

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the act of showing sorrow or grief

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tradition

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a custom or belief passed down through generations

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heritage

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the cultural background and traditions of a group of people

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community

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a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests

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identity

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the qualities, beliefs, and personality that make a person or group unique

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diversity

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the presence of different cultures, ethnicities, and ideas within a group