Native American cultures

Definition

Refers to the diverse societies including tribes, nations, or groups that existed in what is now known as North America prior to European contact.

Related terms

Plains Indians: Native American tribes who traditionally inhabited the Great Plains region of North America.

Pueblo People: Native American communities that built intricate adobe dwellings in the Southwest.

Iroquois Confederacy: An alliance of Native American tribes in the Northeast, known for their political and social organization.