Southwest Tribes- The Hopi and Navajo Indians! Chapter 2 Section 2

Hopi Indian location Northeastern Arizona Built on top of high, flat mesas Very dry, or arid, climate

The Hopi Indians Name means “peaceful one” Name means “peaceful one” Used water from underground springs to water crops Used water from underground springs to water crops Men hunted or farmed (corn, beans, squash, cotton) Men hunted or farmed (corn, beans, squash, cotton) Women ground corn into flour Women ground corn into flour Even the children worked Even the children worked

Hopi Beliefs Believed in gods of sun, rain, and earth. Believed in gods of sun, rain, and earth. Spirits called kachinas were an important part to their religion. Spirits called kachinas were an important part to their religion. Kachinas came to earth once a year and entered the bodies of the Kachina dancers. Kachinas came to earth once a year and entered the bodies of the Kachina dancers. Kachina masks were worn to catch the spirits during ceremonies. Kachina masks were worn to catch the spirits during ceremonies.

Hopi Recreation/ Crafts The Hopi tribe made many crafts. They made baskets, cloths, and jewelry. The men made the cloths for there family. Women also made pottery.

Navajo Indian Location Four corners-Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Four corners-Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Early Navajo were nomads. Early Navajo were nomads.

Navajo Homes The Navajo Indians lived in homes called hogans. The Navajo Indians lived in homes called hogans. They are made from wooden poles, tree bark, and mud. They are made from wooden poles, tree bark, and mud. The doorway opened to the east so they could welcome the sun. The doorway opened to the east so they could welcome the sun. Typically in family groups miles from other groups. Typically in family groups miles from other groups.

An example of a Hogan

Food of the Navajo Indians The Navajo Indians herded sheep for food and clothing. The Navajo Indians herded sheep for food and clothing. Then people began to hunt buffalo, also known as bison. Then people began to hunt buffalo, also known as bison. They also learned to grow maize, or corn, that was their most common grain. They also learned to grow maize, or corn, that was their most common grain. Frequently attacked the Hopi for supplies. Frequently attacked the Hopi for supplies.

After the Navajo came in contact with the Pueblo people, they began to make pottery and weave rugs, blankets and other items. After the Navajo came in contact with the Pueblo people, they began to make pottery and weave rugs, blankets and other items. The men were great silver men, usually making jewelry. The men were great silver men, usually making jewelry. Navajo Recreation and Crafts

Believed in gods called holy people, such as Earth Mother, or sun god. Believed in gods called holy people, such as Earth Mother, or sun god. Navajo believed these gods needed praising so they would not use their powers against the people. Navajo believed these gods needed praising so they would not use their powers against the people. Shaman, or healers, often led religious ceremonies. Shaman, or healers, often led religious ceremonies. Shaman were used to ask special favors of the gods. Shaman were used to ask special favors of the gods. Navajo Beliefs