USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the NY Native Americans use the rivers, oceans and water?
A
For fishing
B
For travel
C
For swimming and fun
D
All the answers are correct.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thought to have cleansing power, water symbolized many things including life and death, strength, change, healing, dreaming, and unconditional love. Depending on the condition and clearness, water could also represent both good and bad health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Native Americans were the first to travel Plains rivers. They used the bullboat, a roughly circular, framed, tublike craft. Made from bent willow branches and buffalo skins sewn with sinews, the bullboat is light enough for one person to carry slung over the shoulders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Native Americans view nature through their belief systems. A river or water does not only sustain life – it is sacred.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among Native Americans cultures, Ollas were often used for storing water, especially in the hotter southwestern regions. The neck of the pot was made narrow to prevent evaporation.

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