Ridge: Native American Vocabulary

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Who are the North American Indian people that lived in upstate New York?

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Iroquois

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What is the political group of Native American groups founded in 1570 that includes Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora?

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Iroquois Confederacy

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What is the term for the leader of the Algonquian village?

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Sachem

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Who is the head of a clan in Native American culture?

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Clan Mother

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What is a house built by the Iroquois in which a number of families live?

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Longhouse

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What is the term for a Native American leader or chief?

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Sachem

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What is the name of the traditional dwelling of the Algonquian people?

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Wigwam

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What is wampum and its significance in Native American culture?

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Wampum is a traditional shell bead used by Native Americans as currency and for ceremonial purposes.

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What is a clan in Native American culture?

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A clan is a group of families that share a common ancestor.

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What is the role of a clan mother in Native American society?

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The clan mother is responsible for making important decisions for the clan and selecting leaders.