First Americans
A person that moves from place to place is a
Nomad
Which present day state did the Iroquois live in?
New York
Who lived in this region Eastern Woodlands?
Iroquois
This social scientist digs up artifacts
Archaeologist
The _________ theory states early man came from Asia To Alaska over the frozen Bering strait
Landbridge Theory
what was the 3 sisters of Iroquois?
Corn
Beans
Squash
What are the three sisters?
Corn , beans and squash.
Why did the Iroquois live by waterways?
fertile soil, trade , travel transportation.
This social scientist that studies facts and events that happened in the past
HISTORIAN
THe three necessities of life are
Food, shelter, water
why did the early Native Americand develop diverse cultures?
based on the different enviorments in which they lived.
What was the all purpose animal of the Iroquois?
The Deer
Why did the Iroquois live with extended family?
Group cooperation was necessary for survival
How did the Iroquois learn about their history
oral tradition
why was early man able to cross over the landbridge?
it was an ice age, the land was exposed and covered in a glacier.
Floating gardens. step farming. draining swamps were proof that Mayans Aztecs and Incas were able to _______________ to their environment.
ADAPT
What did the Iroquois build the long house out of?
The wood of the Eastern Woodlands
What political structure was formed by the Iroqouis?
League of 5 nations
the term migrate means to
move from place to place
Where were the Mayan Aztecs and Incas?
Central America
Mayan ruins are evidence that Mayan people
Were an advanced , well organized societies.
Why did Iroqouis settle by water
To gain the three necessities of life
"Remember that you are brothers, the down fall of one means the downfall of all. You must have one fire, one pipe, one war club"
- Hiawatha
Increased cooperation among the tribes
league of 5 nations
which democractic idea is represented in the Iroquois confederacy
Representative Government