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prairie
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A large open area of grassland. These areas are very common to the North American plains. |
| tribe |
An aggregate of people that are united by ties of descent from a common ancestor |
| myth
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A story concerning early people or the explanation of some phenomenon, typically told by the elders in a group and passed down through generations |
| clan |
All the members of a family, including distant relatives |
| lacrosse
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A team game originating with North American Indians in which the ball is thrown, caught, and carried with a netted stick |
| buffalo |
A heavily built ox that is wild with backswept horns |
| tepee
(teepee or tipi) |
A Native American tent-like structure that is usually cone shaped |
| hogan
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A traditional Navajo hut made of logs and earth or clay |
| ceremony
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An activity that is done in certain steps that are based on how they have been done before |
| wampum
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Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells that were worn as belts and often used as currency |
| compromise |
An agreement between two groups or people in which both sides have to give up something to end a fight |