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Native American Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mesa | A hill with a flat top. |
| Dugout | Another name for canoe. |
| Longhouse | A home where several families live. |
| Shaman | A medicine man. |
| Adobe | A mixture of straw and clay baked into bricks. |
| Potlatch | A celebration to raise and honor totem poles. |
| Kachina Dolls | Items used to educate children in the Southwest about their culture. |
| Kiva | A round, underground structure used for ceremonies. |
| Agriculture | Farming. |
| Democracy | A form of government where all citizens are included. |
| Drought | A period of little or no rain. |
| Irrigation System | A waterway to get water to crops. |
| Stockade | A high fence for protection. |
| Maize | Corn. |
| Three Sisters | Corn, Beans, and Squash. |
| Travois | A sled like device used to carry items. Was often attached to dogs to pull. |