Algonquians in NY

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Which of these towns in New York is named after Native Americans? Massapequa, North Babylon, Bay Shore

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Massapequa

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Why did most Algonquians live near rivers?

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They used the rivers for fishing, washing, drinking and cooking.

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A female sachem is called a

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sunksquaw

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What happened to a boy at 12 years old?

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He was sent to the forest to have a spirit dream.

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Which of these is NOT something a sachem would do?
Settle disagreements, Punish people who did something wrong, Collect water for the entire village, Lead people into battle

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Collect water for the entire village

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What was wampum used for?

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Jewelry, For trading goods, To make peace with enemies

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Algonquians believed everything in nature had a spirit. The spirits were called

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manitous

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Who would make friends with and talk to the manitous?

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The shaman

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Was this job done by boys or girls? Hunting with boys and arrows

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boys

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Was this job done by boys or girls? Growing corn and pumpkin

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girls