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Although specifics varied from tribe to tribe and perhaps clan to clan, there were several generalities. Everything living, and sometimes non-living, had its own spirit to be protected and honored. They did not take more than they needed of animal or plant. They believed that the lands belonged to the Earth mother and therefore could not be owned or sold. Creator put everything on the earth to be protected. Again, be aware that those are just general statements. Each tribe was different.
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∙ 12y agoNative Americans did not believe in land ownership. The land belonged to the Earth and they were merely stewards. Put there to protect and take care of the land. And there was no wilderness and no word for it. The knew every part of the land they lived on.
land belonged to every one
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∙ 11y agoNature- the lands, trees, plants, rocks, animals, etc. were viewed, in general, as Creator's gift to man to be used and taken care of. American Indians considered themselves custodians of the land and therefore were to protect, respect and honor it. Many believed that it was their responsibility to preserve it for their descendents for many generations.
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∙ 11y agoview as part of their life
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How did the environment influence the American Indians way of life?
there it is
Europeans viewed the Native Indians as?
I think the Europeans tended to view the American Indians in more romantic terms than did the settlers - as "noble savages", so to speak.
How did the Eastern Woodland Indians interacted with their environment?
How did the physical environment of the eastern woodland Indians affect the homes they constructed
What was the American Indians view on land?
The Native American view was opposite of the Europeans. Land was to be taken care of, but not owned. The Native American tribes farmed the forests and only took what they needed to live. While the Europeans cut down forest lands, brought in foreign animals, introduced insects and plants not native to the environment. The European honey bee was the most destructive of all and destroyed native crops and plants.
One reason why groups of Native American Indians often developed different cultures was that each group?
They adapted to their environment in different ways.
How did the environment influence the American Indians way of life?
there it is
How did American Indians improve their environment?
they actually couldn't modify their environment because they lack of knowledge so they use their insticts.
What has the author Israel Worsley written?
Israel Worsley has written: 'A view of the American Indians' -- subject(s): Origin, Indians, Lost tribes of Israel
How do Chinook Indians harm are environment?
Chinook Indians do not harm the environment.
Europeans viewed the Native Indians as?
I think the Europeans tended to view the American Indians in more romantic terms than did the settlers - as "noble savages", so to speak.
How did American Indians use their environment to meet there basic needs?
use buffalo skin for a blanket and make tippi :D
What were the concepts that the American Indians had about land?
Concepts varied from tribe to tribe, but most did not view land as a commodity that could be bought and sold.
How did the Eastern Woodland Indians interacted with their environment?
How did the physical environment of the eastern woodland Indians affect the homes they constructed
What was the Shawnee Indians environment like?
what is the shawnee environment like?
What do Indians do with there environment?
A Native American's way of life was tied directly to his environment, both spiritually as well as physically. Native American's attempted to always strike a balance to preserve nature in the way it was with as little impact as possible. Many Native American's today attempt to continue this tradition.
What was the American Indians view on land?
The Native American view was opposite of the Europeans. Land was to be taken care of, but not owned. The Native American tribes farmed the forests and only took what they needed to live. While the Europeans cut down forest lands, brought in foreign animals, introduced insects and plants not native to the environment. The European honey bee was the most destructive of all and destroyed native crops and plants.
One reason why groups of Native American Indians often developed different cultures was that each group?
They adapted to their environment in different ways.
