12 Questions
What is a tradition?
The set of customs developed and shared by a culture over time
Why did cloth weaving develop as a custom in the Desert Southwest region?
To meet the need for clothing without using animal skins
In cultures where crops were grown, who usually tended the crops?
Men
What was the primary method of preserving Native American tribes' stories from generation to generation?
Telling them orally
What determined a culture's customs in Native American tribes?
The natural resources found in their environment
Why was weaving less important in the Eastern Woodlands area compared to the Desert Southwest region?
Because it was easier to make clothing from animal skins
In Native American tribes, what determined the development of specific customs?
Natural resources in the environment
Why did cloth weaving become a custom in the Desert Southwest region?
Scarce availability of large animal skins
What was a significant factor affecting the importance of weaving skills in the Eastern Woodlands area?
Abundance of food sources
Which statement accurately reflects the roles of men and women in Native American tribes?
Women often did village chores while men hunted.
Why was folklore considered a crucial aspect of Native American cultures?
To preserve tribe stories orally
What was a distinguishing characteristic of preserving stories in Native American tribes?
Oral storytelling tradition
Learn about the customs and traditions of Native American Indian groups in North America, shaped by their cultural regions and natural resources. Explore how different groups prepare food, dress, celebrate, and more.
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