Iroquois Culture Flashcard

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What is a confederacy?

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A league of persons, groups, or states

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Who was Deganawida?

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A leader of the Iroquois who helped organize the Iroquois Confederacy

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What is a dugout canoe?

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A boat made by burning out the center of a log.

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Who was Hiawatha?

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A Mohawk leader who, with Deganawida, helped organize the Iroquois Confederacy

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What is a papoose?

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A carrier for a Native American baby

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What does the term "partition" refer to in a longhouse?

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Physical separations

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What is a powwow?

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A council meeting to solve a problem or make a decision.

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Who is a sachem?

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The leader of an Algonqian village

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What is a settlement?

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A permanent residence

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What role does a shaman play?

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A spiritual leader who helps the sick