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Ancient Native American Cultures in North America

Explore the diverse cultures of the Anasazi, Mound Builders, Pacific Northwest tribes, Southwest communities, Great Plains peoples, and Northeast and Southeast groups. From multi-storied pueblos to burial mounds and totem poles, these Native Americans thrived through unique traditions and practices.

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Ancient Native American Cultures in North America

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  1. CULTURE = is what makes one group unique from another group (food, shelter, language, clothing, religion, government, ceremonies)

  2. ANASAZI The Anasazi built pueblos on top of each other, creating large multistoried complexes.

  3. MOUND BUILDERS They built large burial mounds to honor their dead.

  4. NORTH and NORTHWEST Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest carved images of totems on large wooden poles.

  5. WEST and SOUTHWEST Food sources, such as acorns, were plentiful, so farming was not necessary. acorns

  6. GREAT PLAINS Native Americans used buffalo skins for shields, clothing and coverings for their teepees.

  7. NORTHEAST and SOUTHEAST They were farmers, hunters, and traders who lived in longhouses.

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