Native Americans Flashcards
What was clothing made from?
Animal Skins
What two things did the Iroquois believe about land?
- It could not be “owned” by anyone.
2. It was a gift to be used for one’s needs.
What two ways did the Iroquois travel?
- By foot, along trails in the woods
2. By canoe, in rivers and streams
What were the three main crops and what special name were they given?
Corn, Beans and Squash
The Three Sisters
What did the Iroquois hunt?
Forest animals and fish
What did the Iroquois gather?
Roots, berries, nuts and honey
What does Haudenosaunee mean?
People of the Longhouse
Describe a longhouse…
- Large and rectangular
- Inhabited by several families
- There were many in a village
Why was farming important?
It meant they could stay in one place for a long time instead of moving to search for food.
Where were villages located?
- Often on a hill for protection
2. Near a river for travel, drinking water, bathing and cooking
Did the Iroquois make good use of natural resources? (useful things made by nature)
Yes!
Did the Iroquois try to provide things they wanted for each other?
Yes, when they could!
What does SCOOM stand for?
Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk
Why was the League of the Iroquois formed?
It was formed to help the Iroquois nations live in protection and peace.
What did the League do?
They helped the Iroquois become one of the most powerful Native American groups.
