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Native North Americans
More than 560 American Indian groups, often known as tribes or nations, are recognized in the
U.S. The map shows major North American cultural areas in which some of the most well-known
American Indian and Alaska Native groups have lived. Groups living in the same cultural area often
have similar customs, beliefs, and ways of life. Use the map to answer the questions.
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The Apache, Navajo, Pima, Hopi.
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The Cayuse, Okanagon, Spokan, Walla Walla.
Northwest Coast
The Chinook, Haida, Kwakiutl, Salish, Tlingit.
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The Beaver, Chipewyan, Cree, Ingalik,
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1. The area known today as Indiana is located in which cultural area?_______________
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2. True or false: The Ute have lived in the Great Basin area. _________________________
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4. Which cultural area is located the farthest north? ______________________________
Name one tribe from that area. ______________________________
5. Name one tribe you might find in present-day California. _________________________
6. Which two cultural areas cover most of what is now Canada? ____________________
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7. Name the cultural areas that cover the area known today as Texas? _____________
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T4 SCHOLASTIC NEWS / Edition 4 / November 3, 2008
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Major North American Cultural Areas of American Indians and Alaska Natives