721+Anasazi,+The+Southwest

=Anasazi of the South West =

__ Members __

 * 1) ====__ Anna Gellerman 721 __====
 * 2) =====__ Nayeli Guevara 721 __=====
 * 3) =====__ Jenny Tang 721 __=====
 * 4) =====__ Yegor Krainov 721 __=====
 * 5) ===__ Aylin Bulan 721 __===

Map of the Anasazi's location:

ARTIFACTS:


__**Observa**** tions **__ : These are arrow heads. Mostly small to fit on the arrow. Shape of a triangle on the end. Made out of rock. __** Analysis: **__ The object was made by carving, this could be done with another rock. This object was used on the end of an arrow, so when trowed, will strike the enemy. Mostly warriors will have made it when they need it to hunt. This could be made anywhere and is used during hunting, or in the forest. __ ** Hypothesis: ** __ My hypothesis is that this is used in hunting and is made from natural resources.



__**Observation:**__ Clay Design is black, staircase like. Some places are diagonally pinstriped. Bowl __** Analysis: **__ I think that this bowl held cooked food because of the stains on the bottom. But, I think that this bowl wasn't used that frequently, though, because it is in perfect, preserved condition. It could have been made with clay on a hot day, but left outside. The Anasazi lived underground, therefore there was no light and warm air for it to dry. __** Hypothesis: **__ I think that this is a clay-made bowl, it is used for placing food and holding cooked meals.



__**Observations**__ : Looks like a pitcher Has a tiger like handle Decorated with a zigzag pattern __**Analysis**__: I think the object was made out of clay and is used for decoration or to pour water, like a pitcher. I believe women have made it and it was used and made in their house. This is a pitcher used when eating and is made out of clay.
 * __Hypothesis__**:

Nayeli and Anna
=Why is the study of the Native American History (the Anasazi) important? =

====The study of the Anasazi is very important. Our lives are very similar with them. We can make numerous connections to their daily lives. Also, the more we learn, the more lessons we can get. Native Americans are considered our "Founding Fathers". ==== ====Many traditions and cultures are also taken from the Native Americans, so we can trace back to find the roots of the traditions. ==== ====An example of such is to find out what Gods they had worshiped, and why. This could lead us closer to finding out what rituals were held for appreciating and thanking the Gods. ==== ====Also, traditional medicine could be discovered, which could help figure out some cures nowadays. Lastly, we might learn how to grow new crops and seeds. All of this can help us figure out how to live life fuller, richer, and how to use as many natural resources as we can. ====

__Question 2: __
Yegor and Jenny =How and why did the Native Americans form their first form of government and communities; how were they like? =

The Native Americans formed their first form of government and communities because their culture is expanding and government and communities kept everything in order. Also government kept rules so all people could do the right thing and there won't be any unlawfulness. The Anasazi were split into clans, each clan had to choose an individual to represent the clan in tribal meetings. Those individuals are known as "headmen". They were chosen for their qualities and were mostly elders. Some qualities would be honesty, kindness, intelligence, etc. During the tribal meetings, the headmen would talk about issues they need to resolve.

__ Question 3: __
Aylin
 * How did and/or how could Native Americans and European get along? **

==Native Americans and Europeans started out friendly with a big feast (thanksgiving) and the Native Americans welcome. But their relationships were destroyed as Europeans started to take over more of the country, ending up with an open warfare. After this after many battles diseases swept through the countries and had wiped out half of the population. ==