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Chapter 2 Vocabulary. Native Americans: SS4H1. m igration. movement from one region to another. agriculture. farming or growing plants. civilization. group of people living together with organized systems of government, religion, and culture. surplus. h aving extra of something.
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Chapter 2 Vocabulary Native Americans: SS4H1
migration • movement from one region to another
agriculture • farming or growing plants
civilization • group of people living together with organized systems of government, religion, and culture
surplus • having extra of something
potlatch • a large feast that could last for several days
clan • group of related families
irrigation • supplying water to crops using streams, ditches, or pipes
staple • main crop that is used for food
ceremony • special event at which people gather to express important beliefs
pueblo • the Spanish word for town
lodge • house made of bark, earth, and grass
nomad • person who moves around and does not live in one place
travois • similar to a sled, used by nomads to carry possessions
longhouse • large house made with wooden poles and bark
wampum • carefully shaped and cut seashells strung like beads
barter • exchange of goods without using money