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soc stu first peoples of amercia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glacier | A huge thick sheet of moving ice. |
| Migration | The movement from one place to another. |
| Agriculture | Farming or growing plants. |
| Civilization | A group of related people living together. |
| Pueblo | The spanish word for town |
| Surplus | Extra supplies |
| Potlatch | A large feast that could last for several days |
| Clan | A group of related families |
| Irrigation | A way of suppling water for crops with streams, ditches, or pipes |
| Staple | The main crop that is used for food. |
| Ceremony | A special event at which gather to express important beliefs. |
| Lodge | A home that Plains Indians made using bark, earth, and grass. |
| Nomad | A person who moves around and does not live in one place. |
| Travois | Similar to a sled. |
| longhouse | a large house made with wood poles and bark |
| confederation | a type of government in which separate groups of people join together but local leaders still make most decisions for their group |
| wampum | belts made of pieces of carefully shaped and cut seashells |
| barter | to trade goods without using money |