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Algonquin Tribes
Iroquois Tribes
Vocabulary
Gender Roles
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A group of tribe members chosen to run their clan.
What is the council? (page 59)
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A tribe from the Lake Erie area that spoke the Iroquois language.
Who are the Eries? (page 59)
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To move from one location to another.
What is migrate? (page 57)
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People who chose who would be on the councils.
Who are women? (page 59)
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People who study the past by digging up evidence called artifacts.
Who are archeologists? (page 58)
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The style of home Algonquins lived in.
What is a wigwam? (page 62)
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One person chosen to lead the tribal council and help keep the peace within the Iroquois league of tribes.
What is the head chief? (page 60)
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Time period when tools and weapons were made from stone.
What is the Stone Age? (page 58)
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Made tools, weapons, and canoes, as well as hunted and fished.
Who are men? (page 61)
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The name given to people who move their homes from place to place looking for food and water.
What is nomad? (page 62)
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A tribe that spoke the Algonquin language.
Who are the Lenni Lenape (the Delwares)? (page 59)
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Iroquois tribe style of home. It was made for multiple families.
What is a longhouse? (page 62)
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How both the Iroquois and the Algonquin tribes were organized. They were named after different animals.
What are clans? (page 59)
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Made pottery, prepared meals, cared for the gardens, got firewood and water, and cared for the needs of the family.
Who are women? (page 61)
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The name given to all of the tribes in the Pennsylvania area, because the area was full of forests.

What is Eastern Woodland Indians? (page 59)

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Buildings made for curing illnesses or cleaning the body.
What are sweat lodges? (page 62)
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The Iroquois believed this person created the world.
What is the Master of Life? (page 65)
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A method of trading or getting an item needed, since the Native Americans had no money.
What is bartering? (page 63)
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Members of the councils. They were able to be chief.
Who are men? (pages 59-60)
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The style of home used by the Algonquins made for single families.
What is a wigwam? (page 62)
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Spirits brought into the Algonquin religion to show respect.
What are animal spirits? (page 65)
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The Iroquois chief Shickellamy gave this man an island after they shared dreams, and then told him, "I will never dream with you again."
Who is Conrad Weiser? (page 65)
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Strings of white or black shell beads used first by the Iroquois to keep track of past stories and events. They were later used to trade items or show a peace treaty.
What is wampum? (page 63)
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The more respected gender. They were considered to be worth more if captured by another tribe.
Who are women? (pages 61-62)
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Native American beds were made from either of these things.

What is deer or bear skin? (page 63)