Eastern Woodlands vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Wigwam
A
A type of home with bent saplings used as frames
2
Q
Wampum
A
A belt or necklace of small beads made from shells and strung together. It can also be used for trading money
3
Q
Clan
A
A group of families who share the same ancestors
4
Q
Long house
A
Long build buildings made from poles and wood, covered with bark and can house more than one family
5
Q
Iroquois confederacy
A
A union of people who join together for a common purpose
6
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Compromise
A
The settling of a dispute by each side agreeing to give up something
