What were the first houses of the Cherokee made out of?
Wattle and Daub
What was the council building built on?
Old Mississippian Mounds
What is the main crop grown by the Cherokee?
Corn
Describe the outsiders who were allowed into the tribe?
The outsiders were African Americans, European traders, and other Native Americans from other tribes.
Later on, what did the Cherokee start to build their houses out of?
Logs and bark
Who had authority in the council as they got older?
Women
Who had control of the corn crop in the garden?
Women
How did the tribe members feel about each other?
The tribe members were close. Kinship was strong between the members. Etc.
How many people lived in the villages?
30 to 60 people
What was inside of the council building?
A sacred fire
If women had control of the corn crop, they were considered to have what?
High rank in society
Explain why a tribe member would attack another tribe.
If someone from the another tribe hurts or kills a member of the tribe.