Maps 1
What is the purpose of a map?
The purpose of a map is to represent geographic areas, helping people understand locations, distances, and relationships between places.
What is the country that borders New York?
Canada
Why did some Native American groups settle in New York?
How did the Haudenosaunee use the environment to support their needs?
By planting crops, used forest to hunt animals and for shelter.
Where did the Iroquois live in
Longhouses
What color might you see on a climate map that represents a cold area?
Blue
What color might you see on a climate map that represents a warm area?
What is another name for the Iroquois?
Haudenosaunee
How did the Algonquian people travel?
Using canoes in the rivers and lakes
What was the game that came from Native Americans?
Lacrosse
What are some things that physical maps show?
mountains, rivers and lakes
What is a legend or key on a map used for?
A legend or key on a map is used to explain what the symbols and colors on the map represent.
What is one way Native Americans celebrated important events?
One way Native Americans celebrated important events is through festivals or ceremonies.
What did the Iroquois use to make their longhouses?
The Iroquois used materials like wood and bark to make their longhouses.
What was one way the Iroquois used animals in their daily life?
One way the Iroquois used animals in their daily life was for food, clothing, and tools
Where are the warmest places located in New York?
Near the bodies of water
Where are the coldest places located in New York?
Near the Mountains
What were roles of Men? Name at least 3
Hunting, fishing, made tools, made weapons, skinned animals and cut up meat for food
What were roles of Women? Name at least 3
grew vegetables, gathered nuts and berries, cooked, cleaned animal skins, made clothes, cared for children and grind corn
What were roles of children? Name at least 3
Chores, boys would hunt and fish with fathers, boys would play lacrosse and snow snake, girls would tend to the garden, sew and cook with their mothers, also played with corn husk dolls.
Name all five States that border New York.
Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey
New York State's diverse geography includes...(yes name all five)
mountains, forests, lakes, rivers and cities
What role did the clan mothers play in Iroquois society?
Clan mothers played an important role in Iroquois society by making decisions for the clan and choosing the leaders.
How did the Iroquois use storytelling in their culture?
Used storytelling to pass down traditions, entertain families and teach lessons
How were canoes made?
Canoes were made by hollowing out tree trunks or using birch bark.