Native American Tribes Word Search
Free Native American Tribes word search. We picked 12 themed words — the terms and ideas of a school subject — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: CHEROKEE, NAVAJO, SIOUX, APACHE, IROQUOIS, MOHAWK, HOPI, PUEBLO, TOTEM, LONGHOUSE, WIGWAM, TEEPEE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Native American Tribes word list, defined
- APACHE /əˈpætʃ/ · noun
- A member of a group of Southwestern Native American peoples, including the Chiricahua and Mescalero, whose languages form the Southern Athabaskan family. In older European usage, also a violent street gangster in Paris.
- MOHAWK /məˈhɔːk/ · noun, verb
- A mohawk is a type of haircut characterized by a central strip of hair shaved or cut close to the head, with the sides and back left long. As a verb, to give someone a mohawk is to cut or shave their hair in this style. Related: pompadour, quiff, undercut.
- PUEBLO /ˈpwɛbloʊ/ · noun
- A pueblo is a type of Native American community or village, typically located in the southwestern United States. It can also refer to a style of architecture characterized by multi-story buildings made of stone, adobe, or earth. Related: village, town, settlement, community.
- TOTEM /ˈtoʊtəm/ · noun
- A symbol or object that represents a particular group, family, or community, often of spiritual or cultural significance. A totem pole is a carved wooden pole that represents the history and mythology of a particular tribe. Related: symbol, emblem, totemic object, spirit animal.
- LONGHOUSE /lɔŋhaʊs/ · noun
- A large house or building, typically in a rural area, that is shared by several families or a long line of descendants. In some cultures, a longhouse is a traditional communal dwelling. Related: hall, manor, mansion, estate.
- WIGWAM /wɪɡwæm/ · noun
- A wigwam is a traditional dwelling of the Algonquian peoples of North America, typically consisting of a dome-shaped structure made of bent saplings and covered with animal hides or mats. Related: teepee, tent, shelter.
- TEEPEE /tiːpiː/ · noun
- A traditional dwelling of the Native Americans, typically made of animal hides or fabric stretched over a wooden frame, often cone-shaped. A teepee is a portable shelter. Related: tent, shelter, hut, yurt.
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