Native American Vocabulary Flashcards

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Tribe

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group of Native Americans with shared culture and language

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Powwow

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American gathering with dancing, singing, and celebration

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Wigwam

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home made from wood and bark

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Totem pole

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carved wooden pole showing family or clan symbols

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Teepee (Tipi)

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tent made of animal skins, used by Plains tribes

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Longhouse

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rectangular house made of wood, used by Iroquois

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Reservation

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set aside by the government for Native Americans

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Shaman

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leader or healer in Native American cultures

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Canoe

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boat made from wood or bark

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Moccasins

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leather shoes worn by Native Americans