Grade 9 History Natives

Question 1

Describe the lifestyle of the Iroquois.

Answer 1

They were a sedentary group that lived in longhouses. They practiced farming. They also hunted and fished.

Question 2

Describe the lifestyle of the Algonquian.

Answer 2

They were a nomadic tribe that lived in wigwams (tipis) and they were hunters, gathered berried, and fished.

Question 3

Describe the lifestyle of the Inuit.

Answer 3

They were a nomadic tribe that lived in igloos. They were hunters and fishers.

Question 4

What is Animism?

Answer 4

It is the religious belief of natives. They believe everything has a spirit and therefore had a profound respect for the environment and nature.

Question 5

To which religious belief do the natives subscribe to?

Answer 5

Animism

Question 6

What does nomadic mean?

Answer 6

It is when you do not live in a fixed place and you move around frequently.

Question 7

Define sedentary.

Answer 7

It is when you live in a fixed place. You do not move frequently.