USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGINS OF EARLY PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word is best described as:Cone-shaped shelters?
A
Kivas
B
Matrilineal
C
Teepees
D
Iroquois League
E
Totems
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A wigwam is a domed or cone-shaped house that was historically used by Indigenous peoples . It was prevalent in the eastern half of North America before the era of colonization. Today, wigwams are used for cultural functions and ceremonial purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tipi /ˈtiːpiː/, often called a lodge in English, is a conical tent, historically made of animal hides or pelts, and in more recent generations of canvas, stretched on a framework of wooden poles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cone shaped tent design and steep incline of the tipi effectively sheds wind, snow, and rain. Tipi designs have been used by ancient peoples all over the world. Modern Tipis are the tent of choice for camping in extreme weather and expeditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tipis are cone-shaped dwellings that many Plains Indigenous peoples used to live in until the mid-1800s. Today, tipis retain cultural significance and are sometimes constructed for special functions.

Detailed explanation-5: -or te·pee, ti·pi a tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles and having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.

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