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A type of shelter dug into the ground that stays cool in summer
Pit House
Type of shelter made from long strips of birchbark like a long rectangular house
Longhouse
Why were tipis the best dwelling for the Plains people
Dissembled and moved easily
What is the main difference between the plankhouse and a longhouse?
Longhouse was made of birchbark and the plank house was made of cedar planks.
What did Inuit and Central Arctic people use to build their houses
Ice and Snow
What do the toboggan and Travois have in common?
They were both used to carry loads across the land.
What is the difference between a birchbark canoe and a cedarbark canoe?
Birchbark was lightweight and for rivers, Cedarbark was sturdy and for ocean travel
What do you think moose hair was used for in clothing: a) needles b) cloth c) thread
thread
Name three things the Iroquoians ate regularly:
corn, beans, squash, fish
Which region of people enjoyed food from both land and sea
Northwest Region
What is Pemmican, why is it important?
Dried crushed meat, doesn't go bad, good for hunting trips and keeps through winter.
Name this animal: lives in herds on the plains, can be use every part of it for food, shelter, clothing, tools
Bison/ Buffalo
About how many Aboriginal languages can be found in Canada
Over 50
What did hosting a potlatch enhance your social status?
Because the host would give away food and presents
What season did most Powwows take place?
Winter
During what summer ceremony did people experience "visions"?
Sun Dance
