Human-made items such as tools, arrowheads, jewelry, and pottery are called __________.
artifacts
100
Eastern Woodland families lived together in these in small family units.
a longhouse
100
Name the five members of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk.
100
The Iroquois set the law that everyone had the right to speak freely. What does this mean?
Everyone could have their own opinion and speak their mind. (Responses may vary.)
100
What does the pine tree represent in the Iroquois culture?
Peace/ the Great Laws
200
A scientist who studies artifacts is called an ___________.
archaeologist
200
When you hold this, it is a symbol that you are telling the truth.
wampum
200
What group joined the Iroquois Confederacy in 1720?
Tuscarora
200
What does freedom of worship mean?
It means you can follow whatever religion you choose.
200
What does the number "5" symbolize in the Iroquois culture?
The 5 tribes that make up the Confederacy (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk).
300
The period of time before people started leaving written records is called _____________.
prehistory
300
This is a special member of the Grand Council
a sachem
300
Name one of the people who were mainly responsible for the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Deganawida or Hiawatha
300
What are the three Basic Needs of survival?
Food (and water), clothing, and shelter
300
What does the eagle symbolize in the Iroquois culture?
protection/ someone watching over them
400
The customs, history, and beliefs a group of people share is called ______________.
heritage
400
A group of families who have the same ancestors are a ____.
a clan
400
Name a benefit of forming the Confederacy
They would be stronger and united against enemies, and peaceful among each other. (multiple answers accepted)
400
The law saying that hunting grounds were open to all was important because it made sure their Basic Needs were met. Which of the Basic Needs did this help with?
food
400
The Iroquois buried war clubs and hatchets under the Great Tree of Peace as a symbol. What does the saying "bury the hatchet" mean?
It means to stop fighting/ wars/ arguments and be peaceful.
500
The word "Iroquois" really means _____________.
"rattlesnake"
500
A group of people who join together to help one another is a ____________.
a confederacy
500
In which tribe's land did they meet to form the Confederacy?
Onondaga
500
Name one US law we have that is similar to an Iroquois law. Hint: Freedom of _________
Possible answers: religion, speech (and the press), and Unalienable Rights (Basic Needs)
500
What does the story of Hiawatha breaking the 5 arrows symbolize in the Iroquois culture?
It symbolizes that alone they are weak and can be broken (defeated/ unsuccessful). Together they are strong and unbreakable.