Iroquois League
What was Iroquois League ?
The Iroquois League are the 5 separate nations
Land Bridge
A land bridge during the Ice Age allowed migration between continents
Climate Region
A geographic area in which similar climates are observed.
Subtropical
Climate type with mild winters and hot, humid summers.
Highland
Climate type found in high mountain areas with varying temperatures based on altitude.
Where is the Iroquois League now
Upstate New York
Coastal Migration Theory
An alternative to the Bering Land Bridge theory, which posits that the first humans arrivals in the Americas arrives by sea, following the arc of the North Pacific ice field and skirting
Plains
Large areas of flatlands such as prairies and grasslands.
Semi-Arid
Climate type with hot, dry summers and limited rainfall.
Mississippi River location
the central United States
when was the Iroquois League made
1500
Pueblo
a permanent communal village built by Indians in the southwestern united states such as the HOPI
Differences in Native American Cultures
Differences between the cultures of Native American tribes were influenced by their environments. An example is the Iroquois in the Northeast where there are many forests, lived in wooden longhouses.
Desert
Climate type characterized by very hot weather and little rain.
Rocky Mountains location
Rocky Mountains is in California
TRUE OR FALSE
DID THE IROQUOIS LEAGUE FORM A POWERFUL ALLIANCE
TRUE
Teepee
a cone-shaped tent made out of animal skins used by Native Americans of the plains, such as the Sioux. Teepees could be easily transported and seen as more of a temporary housing option for nomadic people.
Nomadic Tribes
Tribes that move frequently in search of resources, such as Blackfeet and Apache.
Continental
Climate type characterized by four distinct seasons.
Great Plains location
Great plains is located in central north America
What are the 5 nations
Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, Mohawk, Oneida
Land Form
A natural feature of the earth's surface.
were are the Sierra Nevada Mountains location
in between California and Nevada
Marine West Coast
Climate type known for mild, rainy weather influenced by the ocean.
Appalachian Mountains location
the Appalachian Mountains are located in eastern and northeastern United States