related, close knit groups clans objects made by humans that tell stories about ancient humans artifact studies artifacts and sites to learn about ancient people and places archeologist a round house built from young, flexible trees Wigwam A pile of earth mound group of people connected by common language, religion, or culture cultural group an area of land that is controlled by an outside government territory settlement in a new land where people remain loyal to their home country colony a large house where many people lived longhouse type of farming agriculture A partner of supporter that pledge friendship or help ally Group of people or several small groups joined for a common purpose confederacy changing to fit a new situation adapt