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Native Americans
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| culture | a people's way of life |
| migrate | to move from one place to another |
| archaeologist | a scientist who looks for and studies artifacts |
| hogan | dome-shaped home that is made of log frames or stick frames that are covered with mud or soil |
| totem pole | a tree trunk that is carved with sacred images that tell the story of a people's ancestors life |
| potlatch | a celebration of wealth in which the guests receive gifts or a ceremony of the raising of a totem pole |
| teepee | a cone-shaped tent made from animal hides |
| nomads | people who moved from place to place usually following a food source |
| longhouse | a home shared by several related families |
| pueblos | a multi-storied Native American settlement made of adobe |