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Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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

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  1. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Native Americans: SS4H1

  2. migration • movement from one region to another

  3. agriculture • farming or growing plants

  4. civilization • group of people living together with organized systems of government, religion, and culture

  5. surplus • having extra of something

  6. potlatch • a large feast that could last for several days

  7. clan • group of related families

  8. irrigation • supplying water to crops using streams, ditches, or pipes

  9. staple • main crop that is used for food

  10. ceremony • special event at which people gather to express important beliefs

  11. pueblo • the Spanish word for town

  12. lodge • house made of bark, earth, and grass

  13. nomad • person who moves around and does not live in one place

  14. travois • similar to a sled, used by nomads to carry possessions

  15. longhouse • large house made with wooden poles and bark

  16. wampum • carefully shaped and cut seashells strung like beads

  17. barter • exchange of goods without using money

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