Inuit Community
What type of groups did the Inuit live in?
Small family groups
What is the name of the large home many Iroquois families lived in?
Longhouse
Which group lived in the Arctic?
Inuit
What animal did Inuit hunt for food and clothing?
Seal / Caribou / Whale
What is a community?
A group of people living and working together
Who helped guide decisions in Inuit communities?
Elders
What is a clan?
A big family group with the same ancestor
Which group farmed corn, beans, and squash?
Iroquois
What were the Iroquois’ “Three Sisters”?
Corn, beans, squash
What is a role?
A job or responsibility
Why did the Inuit move from place to place?
To follow animals and survive the seasons
Who were the important women leaders in the Iroquois?
Clan Mothers
Which group built igloos?
Inuit
What material did Inuit use for warm clothing?
Animal skins and fur
What is an ancestor?
A family member from long ago
What word describes a group that moves around?
Nomadic
Who made big decisions in Iroquois villages?
Councils / Clan Mothers & Chiefs
Why couldn’t the Inuit farm?
The land was frozen and too cold
What type of clothing did the Iroquois make from animals?
Animal skin clothing
What is cooperation?
Working together
What did Inuit communities depend on most to survive?
The environment / animals / land
What word describes a group that stays in one place?
Sedentary
What natural resource did the Iroquois use to build longhouses?
Wood
Why did Inuit homes change between seasons?
Different weather and hunting needs
What is a Clan Mother?
A woman leader in the Iroquois