Lesson 1
Where was the Iroquois League located on the map?
New York
What was the land like in the Great Plains?
Grassy and dry, few trees, and millions of buffalo
The Pueblo Indians, because they had a village way of life, based on farming.
Define potlach
Native American celebration (dance) where hosts give out party favors.
How many siblings does Miss Valin have?
4
The tribes in the Iroquois League had common cultures and a common purpose. What was their common purpose?
The purpose of the Iroquois League was to establish lasting peace.
Where were the Great Plains villages settled?
They settled along Rivers so they could have water for their crops.
Kachinas were believed to help bring ________.
Rain for the crops in their dry region
Where is the Northwest Coast cultural region, and what tribe did we mainly read about for this region?
On the Western edge of Canada
The Kwakiutl tribe
What is the main instrument that Miss Valin plays?
The guitar
What was the role of women in the Iroquois League?
Older women of the tribes would choose and could remove the male representatives.
How did the Great Plains people hunt buffalo?
They ran the buffalo off cliffs or wore animal disguises to get near enough to use their bows and arrows.
1. Who made the bride's wedding dress in the Hopi tribe?
2. What was the hairstyle of girls who were ready for marriage called?
The father of the groom
The Squash Blossom
Totem Pole
Carved post with animals or other images to represent people's ancestors. Could be 4 stories high. Displayed wealth.
How many people does Miss Valin share her house with?
8 women
What were the men's roles in the Iroquois League, and what did this role involve?
Representatives from the tribes were men. They attended a Great Council, where they made decisions that affected the Iroquois League.
1. Who were the Cheyenne?
2. Which present-day state do many Cheyenne live in?
Cheyenne: One of the tribes in the Great Plains region
Montana
What is the name of likely the oldest town in the U.S.?
Oraibi
The Kwakiutl did not have to grow crops. Why? How was this helpful?
They got everything they needed from hunting and gathering.
They had time to make art.
What was Miss Valin's favorite sport to play growing up?
Soccer. She played for 12 years!
Name 3 ways that the Iroquois used natural resources in the Eastern Woodlands.
1. They hunted animals for food, clothing, and tools.
2. They used trees for shelter, transportation, and food.
3. They drank and fished in the water.
Name 3 ways the Cheyenne used horses
1. To raid other tribes
2. To trade
3. To transport hunters and goods Ex: Pulling the Travois
What did Hopi men and women of the Hopi tribe do?
Men governed the villages
Women owned the property
What was another way the Kwakiutl benefitted from the region they lived in?
Since there was generally a mild coastal climate, they could wear lighter clothing.
Why did Miss Valin move to Boston?
To join the Saint Thomas More Fellowship, explore life outside of Ohio, and to be a teacher for you lovely kids!