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.
Who were the two main groups of Native Americans in New York?
Algonquians
Iroquois
What is one fact that is the same and one fact that is different about the Algonquians and Iroquois?
- They both lived in villages in the forest along streams and rivers.
- They spoke different languages.
What are artifacts?
Items made by people in the past
How did early Americans find food?
They were hunters and gatherers.
How did early Americans find shelter?
They found shelter in caves or tents made from animal skins.
How did early Americans arrive in North America?
The crossed the Bering Strait Land Bridge.
