America's First Peoples

Front

Who developed a written system for the Cherokee language?

Back

Sequoyah

Front

How many characters are used in the Cherokee syllabary?

Back

86

Front

What is a defining characteristic of the Cherokee people?

Back

They have their own language.

Front

Which group was NOT part of the Iroquois Confederacy?

Back

Cherokee

Front

What is a confederacy?

Back

A union of different groups or communities that work together.

Front

What was the purpose of Sequoyah's syllabary?

Back

To enable the Cherokee people to read and write in their own language.

Front

Name one of the five nations that formed the Iroquois Confederacy.

Back

Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, or Seneca.

Front

What is the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy in American history?

Back

It was one of the earliest forms of democratic governance in North America.

Front

What role did oral tradition play in Cherokee culture?

Back

It was a primary means of passing down history, stories, and knowledge.

Front

How did the Cherokee adapt to European colonization?

Back

They developed a written language and adopted some European customs.