American Indian Cultural Groups Flashcard

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What type of shelter did the Arctic American Indian cultural group build?

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Igloos made out of snow.

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Which materials did the Northwest American Indian groups use for their shelters?

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Timber boards and cedar bark.

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What clothing items were commonly used by the Southeast American Indian cultural group?

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Breech-cloths and moccasins made from deerskin.

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What was the primary food source for the Plains American Indian cultural group?

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Nuts, fish, small animals, and buffalo.

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Which region is known for its Great Basin American Indian cultural group?

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The Great Basin region.

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What is a common feature of the Northeast American Indian cultural group?

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They lived in longhouses made of wood.

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What type of food did the Southwest American Indian cultural group primarily grow?

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Corn, beans, and squash.

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What type of climate is associated with the Arctic American Indian cultural group?

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Cold and snowy.

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Which American Indian cultural group is known for using adobe for their homes?

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The Southwest cultural group.

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What is a defining characteristic of the Plains American Indian lifestyle?

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They were nomadic and followed buffalo herds.