Cultures/beliefs
Food
Animals
clothing/food
Shelters
100
The three food items in the "three sisters garden"
What are corn, squash, and beans.
100
Corn, beans, and squash were the main vegetables in this Garden
The Three Sisters Garden
100
an important source of food for the EWI. Sometimes called venison.
Deer
100
These shoes are strong, comfortable, and decorated with special designs.
moccasins
100
The Lenape moved their entire village every 10 to 12 years because they used up all of this.
the natural resources
200
Corn Husk Dolls do not have a face to remind people of this.
so they never to think that they are better than anyone else
200
This is how ears of corn were stored during the winter months.
They were hung from the ceiling.
200
This important animal represented mother earth and also stands for good health and long life.
The Turtle
200
Before a woman was married her hair was worn in this style.
Two braids
200
This type of house is called a ______
A longhouse
300
The shell of a hard clam, often found in the waters surrounding the EWI villages. The EWI polished it (to make it smooth and shiny) and used it to create accessories, such as belts or necklaces.
What is wampum
300
EWNA used many kinds of hooks, spears and nets for this food.
Fish
300
Name two things the turtles shell was used for.
Calendar, baby rattle, or medicine
300
When a boy became a man he would do this to his hair.
cut it or wear it in a mohawk
300
This type of house is called a _________
A wigwam
400
The Iroquois League used to be called The people of the ___________.
Longhouse
400
This process of cutting down large trees and burning the stumps and bushes. Then mixing the ashes into the soil using sticks, bones, and shells is called _____
Slash and burn
400
This animal represented truth, majesty (royalty), strength, courage, wisdom (knowledge), power and freedom.
The Eagle
400
This stick was used to play _______
Lacrosse
400
This type of shelter is called a _______
Lean-to
500
Every year the harvest festival to say “wanishi” or _________ to their Creator and other gods.
thank you
500
Name four animals that were caught by trapping.
animals like beaver, otter, squirrel, raccoon, mink and wild cats. Turkey, duck, geese, partridge and pigeon were also shot or caught in traps to be part of the EWI diet.
500
In legends, this animal is known to be hard-working and perseverant. This means they never give up, even when things are hard for them. They are also a symbol of wisdom. They were often trapped underground.
Beavers
500
This game was called ________
The cup and pin game
500
Wigwams were round in shape to withstand this.
The harsh winters