Holos Were Representatives Of Southwest Indian Culture

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Pueblos were representatives of southwest Indian culture. Originally migrating from the
Mesa Verde region, they can mostly be found in northwestern Arizona and northwestern New
Mexico. While living in compact settlements known as P variations of Kachinas. Modern Puebloans use rooms called kivas for religious rituals. Kivas are square walled and often underground. Prayer sticks also known as pahos were prepared in the kivas for calling spirits through prayer. Even though Pueblo men, women, and children played their own roles as Pueblos, each role was essential for their way of life. Men would make animal bones into sharp points and attach them to wooden shafts to make spears and arrows for hunting. Men would also weave, build houses, and undertake …show more content…

They later made a successful revolt in 1542, but in
1586 they had to submit to the Spanish conquerors who established missions in the Pueblo territory. The Pueblo revolt which took place from 1680 to 1692 located in New Mexico and
Arizona was a victory for the Pueblos until the Spanish eventually re - conquered the lands in
1692. The tribe was never forced to leave their homeland and still maintain their ancient culture. An atlatl was an ancient weapon used prior to the look of a bow and arrow. It was a type of spear thrower used to propel spears or darts. They used many types of knives as well. Food ate by the Pueblo tribe included meat obtained by the men who hunted. Farmers of the tribe produced crops such as corn, beans, sunflower seeds, and squash. They also raised sheep and goats, sometimes put up for trade. They would trade with other Native American
Indians who lived in the southwest. As a summary, the Pueblo was a very ancient heritage. They are famous for their religious beliefs, culture, and traditions. The tribe represented their culture, had religious beliefs, played many important roles, made crafts, maintained their own culture, used weapons, and …show more content…

The tribe was based on animism which they have the spiritual or religious idea that the universe and all natural objects, animals, plants, trees, rivers, mountains, rocks, and more have souls or spirits. Many Pueblo people practice
Kachina religion, a complex belief system. Each Pueblo culture has distinct forms and variations of Kachinas. Modern Puebloans use rooms called kivas for religious rituals. Kivas are square walled and underground. Prayer sticks also known as pahos were prepared in the kivas for calling spirits through prayer. Even though the Pueblos men, women, and children played different roles as Pueblos, each role was essential for their way of life. Men would make animal bones into sharp points and attach them to wooden shafts to make spears and arrows used for hunting. Men would also weave, build houses and undertake ceremonies. Women would prepare food and take care of the home and watch the children unless they were helping their parents. Along with that the women would make baskets, pottery, and carry water. The children would learn by watching their parents and other adults in the village, then doing what they do. Pueblos were most generally known to be very resourceful people. They share many

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