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California Indians
California Indians: Now and Before. Terms to know.
Question | Answer |
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Tribe | A GROUP of FAMILIES linked by social, economic, religious, or ancestry, with a common culture and language. |
Culture | The CUSTOMS, arts, achievements, and institutions of a group of people. |
Tradition | Customs and beliefs PASSED ON from generation to generation. |
Artifact | An OBJECT MADE by someone, of historical interest. |
Ceremony | A FORMAL religious or public OCCASION (for example, a celebration of an event or anniversary). |
Reservation | An area of LAND SET ASIDE for indigenous people. |
Ancestor | A person from whom one is DESCENDED (typically one older than a grandparent). |
Hunting | The PURSUIT OF ANIMALS for food, recreation, or trade. |
Fishing | CATCHING FISH, either for food or as a sport. |