People
Who were the earliest inhabitants of Long Island?
Paleo-Native Americans
The English settled in this region of Long Island
east
this was used as currency, decoration & jewelry by Native Americans on Long Island.
wampum
The Algonquin settled Long Island and split up into _____________________ regions across the land.
13
TRUE OR FALSE: Lion Gardiner was a famous French Settler that bought modern day Gardiners Island
False
(english!)
This Dutch explorer gave Long Island its name
Adrian Block
The Dutch settled in this region on Long Island
west
This was purportedly taken by the Gardiners after Captain Kidd left his treasure on their island
a large diamond
Native Americans first settled Long Island approximately ___________________ years ago.
8,000 - 10,000 years ago
TRUE OR FALSE: Canarsie was the western most region of the Mythical Long Island tribes
True
The first European explorer known to have arrived in the modern day New York area
Giovanni da Verrazano
Native American name for Long Island
Paumanok
a wooden building in which several families could live
longhouse
this measured 10-15 feet in diameter on average
wigwam
TRUE OR FALSE: Goody Garlick was found guilty of witchcraft in late 17th Century Easthampton
false
(she was found innocent!)
This Italian Explorer was the first to sail into modern day New York Harbor in 1524.
Henry Hudson
This was the region in modern day Wading River to Orient Point.
Corchaug
term for Native American leader who represented areas on Long Island
Sachem
# of generations that Gardiner's Island has been privately owned
17
TRUE OR FALSE: The early natives sailed here from South America
False
(Beringia land bridge was used)
This was a famous Indian queen from Montaukett
Quashawam
Once the British gained control, they renamed New Amsterdam _______________________.
New York
The main crops of Native Americans on Long Island were Corn, Squash & _________
Potatoes
In what year was Southold founded?
1640
TRUE OR FALSE: Henry Hudson succeeded in his original exploration goal
FALSE
(he didn't find the Northwest Passage!)