North and South American indigenous tribes

Definition

Native American tribes that inhabited the Americas before the arrival of European settlers. These tribes had diverse cultures, languages, and ways of life.

Related terms

Land ownership: The concept that Native American tribes did not have private land ownership like Europeans, but rather held communal rights to use and occupy certain territories.

Oral tradition: The practice of passing down history, knowledge, and customs through spoken stories and songs within Native American cultures.

Sustainable agriculture: Indigenous tribes practiced sustainable farming techniques such as crop rotation and using natural fertilizers to maintain soil fertility for long-term food production.