Natural Resources
The all purpose animal of the Iroquois?
The deer
Who was in charge of the Iroquois society?
Women
Why did the Iroquois live with so many family members?
Group cooperation was necessary for survival
This was the small wooden boat the Iroqouis used to travel on the waterways.
a Canoe.
What present day state did the Iroquois live in?
New York State
The Iroquois built their homes out of this material
Wood/bark.
Longhouses were built and repaired in the Spring by
The Men
The shelters the Iroquois lived in are called
Longhouses
The Iroquois society was Matrilineal
The family lines ran on the women's side
What tasty snack did the Iroquois invent?
popcorn
The Iroquois made tools out of
The deer antlers
The most important job in the longhouse was
The firekeeper.
The Iroquois invented this sport, that is popular today
lacrosse
Soil that is good for planting.
Fertile
What REGION of New York State did the Iroquois settle in?
The crops known as the "3 sisters"
Corn
Beans
Squash
Someone is not feeling well in the Longhouse, its time to call the
Medicine Men
The Iroquois passed down their history by telling stories around the camp fire, this is called
Oral tradition
The practice of growing crops ( plants to eat)
Agriculture
The iroquois lived with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and second cousins. This is called
Extended family.
Why did the Iroquois build their villages on waterways?
Trade
Travel
Transportation
Fertile Soil
Who arranged marriages and named the babies born?
Oldest woman/ the women.
Who was known as the great peacemaker ?
Denganawida
The ability to change make adjustments according to the environment.
Adapt.
Who was responsible for hunting?
The men