Indigenous peoples: beliefs (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Indigenous view of nature's elements
Indigenous view of nature's elements
All possessed spiritual essence (animals, plants, rivers, etc.)
Indigenous belief about spirits in nature
Indigenous belief about spirits in nature
Could help or harm humans if not properly respected
Indigenous approach to environment vs. European
Indigenous approach to environment vs. European
Harmony with nature vs. domination and control
How Indigenous peoples communicated with spirit world
How Indigenous peoples communicated with spirit world
Through sacred visions and ceremonial ritual dances
Main source of conflict during westward expansion
Main source of conflict during westward expansion
Different concepts of land ownership
What were sacred spaces to Indigenous tribes?
What were sacred spaces to Indigenous tribes?
Areas with deep spiritual significance
Black Hills (Paha Sapa) significance to Lakota Sioux
Black Hills (Paha Sapa) significance to Lakota Sioux
Place where tribe originated; essential to spiritual practices
Indigenous view: who owned land?
Indigenous view: who owned land?
Shared resource belonging to entire community
Could Indigenous peoples buy/sell land individually?
Could Indigenous peoples buy/sell land individually?
No, concept of individual land ownership was foreign
Indigenous warfare priority
Indigenous warfare priority
Tribal survival and minimising casualties
What was 'counting coup'?
What was 'counting coup'?
Striking opponent and escaping unharmed; highest honour in combat
Indigenous view of strategic retreat in battle
Indigenous view of strategic retreat in battle
Accepted and honourable tactic to preserve forces
US Army challenge vs. Indigenous forces
US Army challenge vs. Indigenous forces
Difficult to achieve decisive victories
1849 event affecting Indigenous territories
1849 event affecting Indigenous territories
California Gold Rush brought more settlers