The Hopi Indian

This paper is about a group of Native Americans known as the Hopi who live in the northeastern region of Arizona. The Hopi Indians are a unique tribe because of their culture and extremely old society. The Hopi are direct descendants of the Anasazi, A group of pueblo Indians. "The Hopi name comes from "hopituh Shi-nu-mu", meaning" the peaceful people." This paper will be divided into two main sections, Contemporary and Historical. These main sections will have several subsections that will describe certain aspects of the Hopi. These sections may overlap because the Hopi are deeply religious and their beliefs have great influence on their everyday activities. The Hopi lands are divided into three mesas on which the Hopi live.
Historical
Religion and Religious issues
The Hopi are a very religious people and a very traditional one as well. The knowledge of their people is passed on through a strong oral tradition and through ceremonial dances. …