First America

1. – A dome-shaped shelter made of wooden frames and bark or mats, common in the Northeast.
5. – A spiritual leader or healer in many Native cultures.
9. – How people adjust their way of life to fit the environment they live in.
10. – A ceremonial feast of sharing and gift-giving among tribes of the Pacific Northwest.
12. – A cone-shaped tent made of poles and animal skins, used by Plains tribes.
13. – The movement of people from one region to another.
14. – A large wooden house used by Iroquois families, housing many relatives.
15. – The shared traditions, beliefs, and ways of life of a group of people.
16. – A group of families or communities linked by language, customs, and leadership.
18. – A natural object, animal, or symbol that represents a clan or family.
19. – Native groups in the Midwest who built large earth mounds for ceremonies and burials.
20. – Materials from nature (animals, plants, rivers, forests) that people use to survive.

2. – A system of bringing water to dry land for farming, used by Southwest tribes.
3. – A person who moves from place to place in search of food and resources.
4. – A family group within a tribe, often traced through ancestors.
6. – A person who gets food by hunting animals and gathering wild plants.
7. – Sun-dried clay bricks used by Southwest tribes to build homes.
8. Puebloans – Early Native American culture in the Southwest known for cliff dwellings and farming.
11. Bridge (Beringia) – A strip of land that once connected Asia and North America, used by the First Americans to migrate.
17. – An alliance of tribes in the Northeast who worked together for peace and decision-making.