The Roots of Tradition Assignment
This assignment is based on the information that you learned while reading the 'Settling In Lesson' and 'Pre-European Political and Economic Organizations of the Aboriginal People'Â information. You might need to use the information contained in the Political & Economic Organizations - Additional Reading Book that is just under the Lesson. You will find more informationÂ
Create a chart similar to the one below:
- Read about each group and fill in the blanks with information that relates to the Seven (7) Aspects of Culture. (The first one has been started as an example of what is expected.) You should be able to fill in four examples in each square for each region.
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Social Organization |
Language |
Customs & Traditions |
Arts & Literature |
Religion-Spirituality |
Form of Government |
Economic System |
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Northwest Coast |
•    Social hierarchies •   Caste System •   Slaves •   Nobles •   Commoners •    Work Specialization •    Clans – core family, extended family, adopted members •    Status inherited |
•    Diversity of language •    Adopted a universally understood trade language called Chinook Jargon |
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•    Accomplished artisans |
•    Potlatch •    Annual celebrations •    Life event ceremonies •    Social function •    Family gathering |
•    Chiefdoms •    War and town chief •    Matrilineal •    Leaders by appointment |
•    Hunting •    Raids on enemies •    Trading •    Agricultural goods •    Fish products •    Fish |
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Plateau |
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Northeastern Woodlands |
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Canadian Shield |
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Arctic |
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52 Marks