American Indian Cultures
Chapter 1
The map to the right reveals a central idea about Native American culture in 1492 - DIVERSITY. Across North America, American Indian nations flourished prior to 1492. Hundreds if not thousands of languages were spoken, trade networks were developed, and nature was used in resourceful, innovative, and respectful ways. In our study of these cultures our goals will be to...
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Chapter 1 Review
Prayer to the Cedar Tree
Look at me, friend! I come to ask for your dress, For you have come to take pity on us; For there is nothing for which you cannot be used,… I come to beg you of this, Long Life Maker, For I am going to make a basket for lily roots out of you. I pray you, friend, not to feel angry On account of what I am going to do to you; And I beg you, friend, to tell our friend about what I ask of you. Take care, friend! Keep sickness away from me, So that I may not be killed by sickness or in war, O Friend!
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American Indian Narrative Assignment
Ideas for Native American Names - Link for American Indian names and meanings for different nations. This is a good link for culture trait information as well.
American Indian Cultural Information - Find the region for the nation you are writing about. Your tribe or nation should be located here. Lifestyle, culture, clothing, shelter is found here.
Every Culture
Search this website for the American Indian nation that you need to find information about. Look for headings about culture, religion, land use, etc...
Search this website for the American Indian nation that you need to find information about. Look for headings about culture, religion, land use, etc...