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5th Ch. 16
5th TN American Indian Tribes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hearth | the area around a fireplace or the section of floor in front of it |
| principal | most important |
| sapling | a young tree with a slender trunk |
| wigwam | a dome-shaped hut or tent made by fastening mats, skins, or bark over a framework of poles |
| council | a group of people who come together to discuss issues, make decisions, or offer advice |
| culture | the traditions, skills, arts, beliefs, and other ways of likfe of a certain people at a certain time |
| matrilineal | tracing ancestry through the mother's side of the family |