Social Studies Flashcards
What does migrate mean
Migrate means to move from one region to another
What is the Stone Age
The Stone Age was a time recorded history when humans made their tools and weapons from various kinds of Stone
What are archeologists
Archeologists are people who study the past by digging old remains of past cultures
The Native Americans came to from.
The Native Americans migrated to north and South America from the continent of Asia
For where we’re the Native Americans based
Native Americans were grouped based on their language
What were the two main groups in the 1600’s
The two main groups that were in the 1600s were the algonquins and Iroquois
How did the Iroquois become much stronger then the Algonquins
The Iroquois became much stronger than the Algonquins because the Iroquois organized 5 tribes to form the Iroquois “league of nations” the Algonquins were less structured and had no political organization
What are clans
Clans were groups of Native American family members who lived in small villages. The clans were named after an animal because they thought that the animals would protect their clan. Turkey, wolf, and turtle were three names names we read about
What is a council
A council was a group of Native American men chosen to run clans. The tribes had a system of justice. When an unwritten law was broken, a council would decide how to settle the problem
What is the main job of a council
The main job of a council was to keep peace among the tribes, settle disagreements, and make discussions
Who selected the council members
Women selected the council members. The council selected a cheif
Who was queen Aliquippa
Queen Aliquippa was a great leader of the Seneca tribe
How did the Iroquois homes and villages differ from the Algonquins
The Iroquois built long houses for many families. The Algonquins built wigwams for individual families. The iroquois built fences around their villages for pretection. Algonquins built sweat lodges
What are the “ three sisters”
They are corn, beans, and squash. They are called this because they became the basic food of the Native Americans
The main jobs for the Native American men are:
They cut trees and built homes .
They made all the tools and weapons( hatchets and knives).
They hunted, fished, and trapped for food.
They made canoes for water travel.
They protected the village
The main jobs of the Native American women are:
They made pottery and baskets.
They cleaned the meat and fish. The made two meals day.
They tanned the hides.
They cared for the garden.
They gathered firewood and water
They made clothing for everyone in the family
They cared for babies
How were the Native American children prepared for adulthood
They were taught to respect their elders
Boys were taught to hunt, fish, and make weapons
Girls stayed with their mothers to learn all the jobs women did
What is wampum
Wampum were strings of beads the Iroquois used to record stories and events. It was used as means of trading for other items to show a peace treaty.
What did Native Americans barter for
Native Americans bartered for European goods(guns and metal tools) with the furs they trapped A synonym for barter is trade.
What can you tell us about the modern rodes
Many of our modern rodes followed the paths made by the Native Americans. They were excellent trail makers and chose their paths carefully. Native Americans were often kind to other travelers. They built shelters along this path.
The canoe was…
The canoe was the main way that Native Americans traveled by water
Name three wild game hunters
Three examples of wild game hunted by Native Americans were; moose, deer, and elk
How were baskets made
Baskets were made from reeds found near freshwater streams
What was pottery made of
Pottery was made of clay. Clay was ground into a powder and mixed with sand, shells, or gravel
