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Texas Indians
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nomadic | having no fixed home; moving from place to place in search of food. |
| Indigenous | living in or originally born in a particular region or area. A native. |
| Hunter | Person who kills or traps an animal |
| Gatherer | 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 | To move around from place to place |
| Tribe | A group of people that move and live together. |
| Chief | The 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. |
| Irrigation | The watering of crops by moving water from nearby rivers or streams. |
| Confederation | A group made up of smaller groups that join together to help one another. |