People
Who was the sachem of the Siwanoy people
Mahackemo
What is a militia?
A group of citizens (untrained) who fought against the enemy
What was Naramake?
The name of the Siwanoy village, most likely where Norwalk got its name
Why was water an important natural resource to the indigenous people?
It provided travel and food
How many moons does Earth have?
1
This person was the Governor of Connecticut
Thomas Fitch
What is a natural resource?
materials and energy sources found in nature that humans use to survive and live
What kind of crops did indigenous tribes grow
Corn, Beans, Squash
Name 2 ways that native Americans used wood
Fire, building
Name 3 states in the United States
there's 50!
Who was William Tryon?
A British general who burned down Norwalk in 1779
Indigenous
What did the Siwanoy use for traveling in the rivers and fishing?
Canoes
Are rocks and sticks a natural resource?
Yes
What is a nick-name for Norwalk?
Oyster Town
What is the name of the first native group who lived in Norwalk?
Siwanoy Tribe
A group/community of native people
Tribe/Nation
What body of water did the Siwanoy tribe use for fishing?
Long Island Sound
What kind of natural resources were available to the indigenous tribes?
Corn, Squash, Beans, Water, Wood, Fish, Animals
What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?
The total amount of pieces/parts
Which settler helped start Norwalk and purchased land from Sachem Mahackemo?
Roger Ludlowe
What is a wigwam
A dome shaped home built by indigenous people made by wood (saplings), sticks, mud, tree bark
What shellfish did indigenous people eat regularly?
Oysters
Why were natural resources important to indigenous tribes?
It was how they survived off the land
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26