Eastern Woodlands Flashcards
The League of Nations
was formed with 5 powerful groups of native Americans.
Great Council
was formed to represent each nation as a central government.
Great Law of Peace
It states that Iroquois should not kill each other.
resources
The native Americans had many resources for survival in the eastern woodlands.
soil
This firtle soil was helpful for growing crops.
longhouses
a long rectangular building called longhouses was one type of home in this region.
Clan mother
The longhouses were ran by clan mothers.
Faithkeeper
The faithkeeper was entrusted to uphold the traditions and values of the clan.
The Three Sisters
corn squash beans were called the three sisters and they thrive when grown together.
Tomahawk
They used Tomahawk as well as bows and arrows for war.