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U3C4 - Southwest

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What was the landscape of the Southwest like? Hot and dry during summers, which cliffs.
WHERE did cliff dwellers build their homes? On the edge of cliffs that form the walls of the canyons
What did the map look like in 1000 CE (first map)? The region was circular, with Mogollon territories spreading from the bottom of texas, into Mexico, and the Ancestral Pueblos going up to the Rocky Mountains
WHAT MATERIAL did they build homes with, and what was the benefit of using that material? They built homes with adobe, and the thick walls insulated against the heat
What is the difference between kivas and grand kivas? Basic kivas are used for day-to day activities, while grand kivas are for whole communities and ceremonies/rituals
What are the three groups that occupied the Southwest region? The Pueblo, Apache, and Dine
How did the map shift from 1000 CE to 1880 CE? The Apache occupied land in the southeastern direction at the bottom of Texas, and the territory in Mexico decreased.
Describe the Pueblo Life (Home/Family 1) Home/Family 1: Adobe buildings that were built many stories high. They had a stepped structure. Ladders could be pulled up to prevent against attacks.
Describe the Pueblo Life (Home/Family 2) Home/Family 2: Family was very important. Several generations lived in their buildings. Families were organized into clans that managed a specific part of life. They became experts of these topics and passed down the knowledge
Describe the Pueblo Life (Religion/Belief) Religion/Beliefs: Religious beliefs were tied to clans. Each clan had rites and rituals. Believed they should treat their land as sacred and ongoing home of ancestors
Describe the Pueblo Life (Agriculture/Resources) Agriculture/Resources: They grew cotton and made clothing. Men wore kilts, women wore dresses. Their clothes could be dyed many colors and decorated
Describe the Pueblo Life (Trade/Connection) Trade/Connection: Their economy depended on trade with other nations. Each nation had goods that were ready for trading.
Describe the Apache Life (Home/Family 1) Home/Family 1: They spoke the Athabaskan languages originally from Canada and Alaska. Their families can be traced through their mothers. They lived in small groups and were nomads
Describe the Apache Life (Home/Family 2) Home/Family 2: Their homes were tepees or huts (wickiups). These were easy to assemble and could be adapted for hot or cool weather. This fit their nomadic lifestyle
Describe the Apache Life (Agriculture/Resources) Agriculture/Resources: They were mostly hunters and gatherers
Describe the Apache Life (Trade/Connection) Trade/Connection: They traded, but also raided nearby settlements to steal goods,
Describe the Apache Life (Government) Government: Extended families were led by chiefs. The position was earned with respect and good decisions.
Describe the Apache Life (Religion/Beliefs) Religion/Beliefs: Religion centered on nature -natural world had a force/energy that could affect good fortune and health. Believed in 4 sacred mountains which were very important connections
Describe the Apache Life (Resources) Resources: Clothing was made from animal hides. Clothing was decorated with fringe and beadwork.
Describe the Dine Life (Trade/Connection) Trade/Connections: Their language played an important role in WWII when men entered the U.S. military. Their language was used for “codes”. These Code Talkers helped to win the war
Describe the Dine Life (Home/Family) Home.Family: Each family lived in a hogan (home made of logs/stone). The heavy mud kept them cool in the summer, The shape changed overtime
Describe the Dine Life (Government) Government:They were governed through group decision-making within clans.
Describe the Dine Life (Religion/Belief 1) Religion/Beliefs 1: Believed in supernatural beings called “Holy People” They believed these beings had power to influence everyday events.
Describe the Dine Life (Religion/Belief 2) Religion/Beliefs 2: Had singers that are religious figures trained in healing practices. Singers performed to identify illnesses and restore health
Describe the Dine Life (Resources) Resources: Wore clothing made of animal skins and yucca fibers.
Describe the Dine Life (Trade/Connections/Resources 1) Trade/Connections/Resources 1: Sheep were introduced to the region by Europeans which was used for woven rugs of all decorations.
Describe the Dine Life (Trade/Connections/Resources 2) Trade/Connections/Resources: Silver was introduced by the Spanish, which was used for jewelry and learned silversmithing skills
Describe what the Navajo Yei Rug Shows The rug shows the holy people in some kind of ritual. These were used as rugs or hung on walls to bring fortune and health.
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