The Hopi and Pueblo tribes lived in pueblos. The Anasazi lived in similar mud homes, but were built high on the side of mountains. They looked at bit like cave dwellings, but were really made with of mud bricks.
Another kind of home is called a hogan. The Navajo lived in these round homes made of logs. In between the logs, Navajo builders sealed the cracks with mud. The ceiling was very beautiful. From the inside, the ceiling looked like different triangles and rectangles. A hole in the roof let out smoke and let in light.
Food
The Southwest cultures grew corn, beans, and squash. They hunted deer, rabbits, rattlesnakes, and other animals that were found in their desert regions. They also raised turkeys for their meat. Some of the tribes lived near or in the mountains. Corn was very important to these tribes. They made bread out of ground corn, mixed it with water, and fried it on hot rocks or in special outdoor ovens.
Tools
Tools were made out of native materials. Arrows and knives were made out of a stone called obsidian or flint. They also created pots out of native clay and are known for their beautiful pots. Pot making is still an important way for Southwest culture peoples to make money. All the Southwest Cultures are also known for their jewelry making skills.
Clothing
The women of the Navaho wove blankets that were worn in cold weather. They also put the woven rugs on the floors of their hogans. In the old days, many of the Southwest Culture wore some clothes made of woven yucca plants. The Hopi men wove cloth for blankets, clothing, and belts. All the native people in this area wore moccasins on their feet made of some kind of animal skin. They also wore cotton cloth clothes that they wove themselves.
Beliefs
The Hopi believed in many gods. They made Kachina dolls to talk with those gods. Kochinas spirits or gods lived in the mountains. The dolls were created to teach children about their gods. Men would dress up as a Kachina and they believed that when they were in costume, they had great magic powers.