Section 1: The Native American World

Vocabulary Words

1. kinship network: A group of relatives or kin.
2. clan: A group of family who were all descended from a common ancestor
3. division of labor: both woman and men work hard, each with a different purpose
4. oral tradition:pass on history and beliefs from generation to generation

Questions & Answers

1. How do we know that Native Americans lived in America for a long time?

They left us evidence, such as a finger print or foot print in mud that dried out from years and years of age.

2. Describe 3 different culture groups in North America.

The Wotcha and Pawnee, planted corn, squash, and beans. The Chinook people used fish, one so oily you could use it as a candle.