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Indian Unit
Vocabulary for American Indians in Texas. Made in Fourth grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nomadic | Having no fixed home; moving in search of food. |
| Indigenous | Living or originally born in a particular region or area. |
| Atlatl | A special stick early Americans Indians used as a tool to hunt large animals. |
| Hunter | Person who kills or traps an animal. |
| Gather | Person who searches for berries, fruits and vegetables for food |
| Artifact | A handmade item from an earlier time. |
| Teepee | A cone shaped shelter made from animal skin that can be easily moved. |
| Migrate | Move around from place to place. |
| Tribe | A group of people that move and live together. |
| Chief | Leader or ruler of a group of people. |
| Sedentary | Not moving from place to place, rather staying still. |
| Bow | A weapon Native Americans used to survive. |