Early People of New York, Algonquian, Iroquois League

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What is a hunter-gatherer?

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people that get their food by hunting animals and gathering plants that they could eat

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What is an artifact?

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an object made by people in the past

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What is an archaeologist?

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a scientist who learns about the past by studying artifacts

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What does extinct mean?

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animals that have died out forever

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What is a wigwam?

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small, dome shaped homes

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What does it mean to trade?

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to buy and sell goods

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What materials did the Algonquians use to make wigwams?

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Branches and bark from trees.

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Name the three plants that were popular among Native Americans: corn, beans, squash

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corn, beans, squash

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Where did the Algonquians live?

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on Long Island and along the Hudson River

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What is the main source of water for the Algonquians?

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Lakes and rivers for drinking and fishing