Indian tribes are the indigenous population of the United States.When Columbus and his crew set foot on American shores, it became clear that the people who live there, are at a very low level of development.Even so, between the individual tribes were some differences.
Some even owned the pottery, and their entire diet consisted of various roots, fish and game.Others have hunted larger animals and grow crops.Some Native American tribes lived in small villages, leading a nomadic lifestyle, while others - have built good houses (often two-storey) of burnt stone.
interesting study of archeology and anthropology.Excavations have provided scientists from the findings: human skeletons skull was strangely elongated.There was no doubt that they were subjected to deformation in life, that is, this feature was not innate.However, what is involved in such a strange custom - purposefully change the shape of the skull?Perhaps the simple answer to this question, no one will.There is an assumption that the way the Indians harassed the enemy.Another version says that it is - a sign of respect to the leader, which was drawn from nature (though not so much) the skull.However, there is perhaps a simpler explanation.Like a stretched earlobes, neck lengthening using rings and many other strange things, unusually shaped skull Indians could be considered simply beautiful.In which version to believe - it's up to you!
Indian tribes of North America are very numerous and varied.And among them there are also people of high, medium and low levels of civilization.Decided to allocate 5 most advanced tribes.This Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Chickasaw Natchez and cries.All of them live in the territories of south-eastern forests.Their development was influenced by the arrival of the white man to the mainland.These Indian tribes not only learned a lot but also became friends with the colonialists in the XIX century.This process has largely contributed to George Washington.I wonder what he thought the Redskins full members of society and all the forces sought to ensure that they have mastered the European culture, learned to enjoy the benefits of civilization and so on.
Cherokee - this is perhaps the most interesting Indian tribe.For a long time they occupied the Appalachian Mountains.Europeans became aware of them in the XVI century during the landing of members of the Spanish expedition to the shores of North America.Cherokee a few centuries ago, a high level of culture and social structure.For example, in the XIX century, they became the main religion of Christianity.George Hess - chief of the tribe - has created a special alphabet and even newspaper "Cherokee Phoenix".In addition, people have set up their own constitution and appointed members of the government.They even elected a president who, in truth, continued to be called "great leader."
Indigenous peoples have specific laws and regulations.For example, they are very hospitable.Meals are prepared only once a day - for lunch (men to women at the same trapeznichayut separately).Cultivate the land and farming are common.It is important that these and other curious traditions are already for centuries, but because the culture of Indian tribes - a very interesting subject to study.
