Ridge: Native American Vocabulary

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What is the Iroquois Confederacy?

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A political group of Native American groups (Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora) founded in 1570.

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What is a clan in Native American culture?

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Two or more longhouse families.

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Who is the clan mother?

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The head of a clan.

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What is a wigwam?

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A house built for the Algonquians for one family.

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Who are the Algonquians?

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North American Indian people that lived in downstate New York.

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What is a longhouse?

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A large house built for multiple families, commonly used by the Iroquois.

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What is wampum?

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Beads made from shells used by Native Americans for trade and ceremonial purposes.

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What is a sachem?

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A leader or chief in some Native American tribes, particularly among the Iroquois.

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What does the term 'clan' refer to?

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A group of families that share a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy?

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It was one of the earliest forms of democracy in North America, promoting peace and cooperation among tribes.