band: A small group of people, usually related families, living and working together

chiefdom: A form of government led by a chief who has power over several communities

clans: Groups of families who believe they share a common ancestor

confederacies: Unions or alliances of different groups working together for common goals

dugout: A boat made by hollowing out a large log

milpas: Small farms where corn, beans, and squash are grown together

petroglyph: A picture or symbol carved into rock

Word Bank: band, chiefdom, clans, confederacies, dugout, milpas, petroglyph

1. The Native Americans traveled across the lake in a _____________ they had carved from a tree trunk.

2. Several tribes formed _____________ to protect themselves from enemies.

3. The small _____________ of hunters moved from place to place following the buffalo herds.

4. Ancient people left a _____________ on the cliff face to tell their story.

5. The farmers planted their _____________ with the three sister crops: corn, beans, and squash.