Native American Cultures Aim What early Native American

Native American Cultures Aim: What early Native American cultures existed in North America?

Culture Areas of North America Culture Area- a region in which people share a similar way of life u Inside of each culture area there were many different tribes u Tribe- a community of people who share common customs, language and rituals u

The Native American Way Of Life Native Americans developed different ways to satisfy their daily needs. -hunting, gathering, and fishing -farming -traded with other tribes for items not found in their own region

The Far North The Inuits -Lived in the Artic region (icy treeless plains) -Collected driftwood during summer for tools and shelter -During cold season lived in pit houses -Lamps fueled by seal oil -Sealskins for clothing

Plateau/Great Basin Region Utes and Shoshones -Cold dry climate, with many plants and animals -Collected pine nuts and dug for roots -Hunted mountain sheep and rabbits

Northwest Coast Coos, Bella Coola -Held potlatchs- celebrations to show one’s wealth -Diet was mainly fish and meat -Huge forests provided materials for transportation and housing -settled permanent villages

Southeast Cherokees, Natchez -Warm, moist climate provided opportunity for farming -Hunting, fishing also provided food -13 month calendar named after foods

Eastern Woodlands The Iroquois were located New York State -dwelling was a longhouse -Women owned all property and were responsible for planting and harvesting -Men married into the women’s family -Women choose the clan leaders and could also remove them

The Iroquois Confederacy -The Iroquois consisted of five nations (Mohawk, Seneca, Onondaga, Oneida and Cayuga) -Each had its own ruling council -After years of war in 1570 an alliance was formed and the fighting ended -Council of 50 tribal leaders met once a year to discuss and decide on important issues. Known as Sachems