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Cultures of Early America and Africa
Cultures
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History
7th Grade
10/14/2010

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Agriculture
Definition
The ability to grow crops- farming.
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Adapt
Definition
Changing or getting used to new conditions.
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Archeology
Definition
The study of the human past by studying things people left behind.
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Bering Strait (Beringia)
Definition
The land bridge that connects Asia (Siberia) to North America (Alaska), now covered by the Bering Straits (water).
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Irrigation
Definition
The process of bringing water to crops.
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Migrate
Definition
To move from one place to another.
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League of Iroquois (Iroquois League)
Definition
A Native American alliance of tribes in the Great Lakes region.
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Long House
Definition
Homes, built by the Iroquois, made from trees. Housed ENTIRE family.
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Wigwam
Definition
Small round homes, built by Algonquins, made from trees. Housed nuclear family (Mother, father, children).
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Culture
Definition
A group of people who share same religion, customs, and language.
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Environment
Definition
The surroundings or natural resources in your area.
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Matrilineal
Definition
A society where moms/wives are IN CHARGE! -or- A society where ancestors are traced back on the mother's side.
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