Native American Tribes

What time period does the Paleo-Indian period cover?

12,000 – 6,500 BCE

What were the primary resources for the Paleo-Indians?

They lived nomadically near resources, hunting large animals and gathering plants.

During which period did ocean levels rise and food sources decline?

Archaic Period (6,500 - 1000 BCE)

What lifestyle changes characterized the Archaic Period?

Development of semi-permanent settlements, canoe making, and the beginning of pottery creation.

What is the significance of the Manasota Culture in the Woodland Period?

They were coastal dwellers who became advanced in trading and pottery.

What characterized the Mississippian Period?

Complex societies with hierarchical systems and reliance on fishing and seafood.

What notable first explorers arrived in Florida during the Contact period?

Juan Ponce de Leon, Panfilo Narvaez, Hernando de Soto.

What major impact did Europeans have on Florida Native Americans?

Introduction of diseases and forced slavery, leading to decline and the formation of the Seminole Tribe.

What connection did American Indians have with the environment according to their beliefs?

They believed all objects in nature possessed a spirit and maintained a balance with those spirits.

How did ancient American Indians view property ownership?

They believed that no person could own property and fiercely protected their homeland.