TASK 2. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Native American Indian groups in North America lived (1) ______ different cultural regions, each of which developed its own customs and traditions. A custom is the specific way in which a group of people does something. This can include how foods are prepared, what clothing is worn, the kinds of celebrations and much more. The set of customs developed and (2) _____ by a culture over time is a tradition.

A culture’s customs are often determined by the natural resources found in their environment. In the Desert Southwest region, cloth weaving developed as a custom. The area has (3) _____ large animals whose skins can be used for making clothing or blankets. Cloth weaving was a way (4) _____ meeting the need for clothing without using animal skins. In the Eastern Woodlands area, however, hunting (5) _____ fishing were daily activities. Since it was easy to get animal skins, developing skills like weaving were less important.

Native American Indian groups in North America lived (1) ______ different cultural regions, each of which developed its own customs and traditions.