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Great Basin Native Americans

Great Basin Native Americans. Made by Mr. Roper. Great Basin Region. Physical Environment. Nevada. The Great Basin tribes lived in the present day states of ___________________, _____________ and _____________________.

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Great Basin Native Americans

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  1. Great Basin Native Americans Made by Mr. Roper

  2. Great Basin Region

  3. Physical Environment Nevada • The Great Basin tribes lived in the present day states of ___________________, _____________ and _____________________. • This region is between the __________________ Mountains and the _____________________________Mountains. • A basin is a large ______________ area surrounded by mountains. • This region is very ________________ and receives little rainfall. • None of the ____________________ in this area flow into the ocean. Idaho Utah Rocky SierraNevada flat dry rivers

  4. Homes • These tribes had to migrate because of food or ____________________. • These tribes lived in shelters called _______________. seasons wickiups

  5. Food • These tribes were ____________________________ • They had to find and gather any plants that were growing in the area such as __________________, ___________, and ______________________ • Hunted animals that lived in the region such as birds, squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and _____________________. • Could not ___________________ due to lack of rain. • Some tribes near rivers were able to _________. huntergatherers roots nuts seeds insects farm fish

  6. Religion and Beliefs • These tribes believed that animals, plants, trees and rocks had _____________________. • Like many tribes, this region also had ________________ , who were the healer and spiritual leader. spirits shaman

  7. Government • Most tribes in this region were very small and did NOT have a _________________ . • The strongest or smartest person in each tribe was the group ______________________. chief leader.

  8. Art • Because these tribes were always moving, they needed something to help them carry their supplies. • They used the regions grasses to weave __________________. • These could be used to store food and could easily be carried. baskets

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