Chapter 2 Native American of North America

union of people or groups;organization for a specific purpose

area in which people with similar cultures live

building used for shelter by Iroquois

belts or strings of polished seashells that were used for trading and gift-giving by Iroquois and other Native Americans

land set aside by the United States government for Native Americans

large, round hut built by Plains Indians

dwelling built by Plains Indians, made of poles arranged in a circle covered by buffalo hides

sled made of poles tied together; used by Native Americans to transport goods across the plains

Native American ceremony that often includes traditional dancing and games; American Indian gathering to keep traditions alive

Spanish word for "village"

Native American celebration in which hosts give gifts to their guests; type of party

wooden post carved with animals or other images; often made by Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest to honor ancestors or special event

Native American doctor or healer