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Chap 2 L 3 & 4 Vocab
Chapter 2 Lessons 3 & 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adapt | To adjust way of living to land and resources |
| staple | Something, such as milk or bread, that is always needed or used. |
| surplus | An amount that is more than what is needed. |
| ceremony | A series of actions performed during a special event. |
| hogan | A cone-shaped Navajo shelter built by covering log frame with bark and mud. |
| dugout | A boat made from a large, hollowed-out log. |
| barter | To exchange goods usually without using money. |
| potlatch | A special Native American gathering or celebration with feasting and dancing. |
| clan | A group of families that are related to one another |
| pit house | A house that was partially built over a hole in the earth so some rooms could be under ground. |
| harpoon | A long spear with a sharp shell point. |
| totem pole | A tall wooden post carved with shapes of animals and people and representing a family's history and importance. |