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Why did Eastern Woodland Indians move their villages every few years?
To find fertile soil.
Why did the Huron Indians trade more than any other Eastern Woodland group?
They were at the crossroads of all the trading routes.
What are the tribes of the Iroquois league?
Cayuga, Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, and Oneida
What does a confederacy do?
Work together towards a common goal
Why did the author describe the Eastern Woodland area as the Sweet Land of Plenty?
There was plenty of everything: fish, rivers, ponds, lakes, trees, and animals. This mean they were rarely troubled by hunger or famine.
Which of the following is NOT true about a longhouse?
a. They could be up to 150 feet long.
b. They had a hole in the ceiling for smoke to get out?
c. They housed just one family.
d. Over the door was a carving or painting of the animal representing their clan.
C. They housed just one family.
Are the Algonquians part of the Iroquois league?
No
What was the most interesting thing you learned about in this magazine?
Answers may be different but need to be in complete sentences.
Why was trading so important to the Eastern Woodland Indians?
They exchanged items with other tribes when they didn't have those same resources or items. It allowed them to get new things and they did not need to have any money.
The Three Sisters referred to?
The plants that helped each other grow strong.
Why was marrage such an important part of the Eastern Woodlands lifestyle?
It was important for the division of work between men and women and in some tribes women's families made the decisions.
What is a Palisade?
protective fence
Why was the Iroquois League formed?
The Iroquois League was formed to work together for common causes and to fight together against common enemies.
What is a Sachem
leader
What are Wampums?
beads made from shells