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Which one of these is the most correct?
Which one of these is the most correct?
- B. a large group of tribes
- C. small mounds for growing crops
- A. a canoe made from digging out the middle of a large log
- D. a group of people connected by a common language, belief, land, and culture (correct)
What is a confederacy?
What is a confederacy?
- A. a canoe made from digging out the middle of a large log
- D. a group of people connected by a common language, belief, land, and culture
- B. a large group of tribes (correct)
- C. small mounds for growing crops
What is obsidian used for?
What is obsidian used for?
- A. a canoe made from digging out the middle of a large log
- C. small mounds for growing crops
- B. a large group of tribes
- D. a type of volcanic glass used to make tools such as arrowheads, spearheads, knives (correct)
What is a dugout?
What is a dugout?
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What is a chiefdom?
What is a chiefdom?
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Confederacy
- A confederacy refers to an alliance of independent entities that come together for a common purpose, usually political or military.
- Often characterized by a loose arrangement rather than a strong central authority; each member retains significant autonomy.
Obsidian
- Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly.
- Used historically for making sharp tools and weapons due to its ability to be fractured into razor-sharp edges.
- Additionally utilized in jewelry and decorative items due to its aesthetic appeal and smooth texture.
Dugout
- A dugout is a type of shelter or dwelling made by excavating the ground, often used by various Indigenous peoples.
- Typically constructed from tree trunks and earth, providing insulation and protection from the elements.
- Can also refer to a small boat built from a single log, commonly used in riverine or coastal environments.
Chiefdom
- A chiefdom is a political organization or social system where a single chief holds power over several communities or clans.
- Characterized by ranked social hierarchies where individuals are assigned statuses based on their relation to the chief.
- Usually involves a complex organization of agricultural societies, often with surplus food production allowing for specialist roles within the society.
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