Iroquois

​Iroquois

By Cory Rayhill

Multiple Choice

Name that continent!

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

Multiple Choice

Name that region of the United States!

• Northeast

• West

• Southwest

• Midwest

Iroquois

• The Iroquois were a group of six Native American nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later Tuscarora.

• Lived in the Northeast of North America.

• Known for farming, trading, and working together in peace.

• Lived in present-day New York and parts of Canada.

• Chose village sites near rivers, forests, and good farmland.

• Climate had cold winters and warm summers.

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​Geographic Roots

Multiple Choice

In what present-day U.S. state did the Iroquois mainly live?

• Florida

• Colorado

• New York

• Grew the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash.

• Hunted deer, bear, and other animals.

• Traded with other tribes for tools, furs, and shells.

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​Everyday Life & Economy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT something the Iroquois commonly did?

• Grew corn, beans, and squash

• Sailed across the ocean to Europe

• Hunted deer and bear

• Families were led by the mother’s side

• People belonged to animal clans like Bear, Wolf, or Turtle.

• Made wampum belts to tell stories and record agreements.​

Society & Culture

Multiple Choice

In Iroquois society, who was in charge of the family?

• The mother’s side

• The village chief

• The oldest son

• The six nations formed the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Leaders met in a Grand Council to make decisions.

• Followed the Great Law of Peace, a set of rules for fairness and unity.

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Government & the Great Law of Peace

Open Ended

What was the purpose of the Grand Council in the Iroquois Confederacy, and what set of rules did they follow?

Conclusion & Reflection

• The Iroquois were farmers, traders, and leaders.

• Their government ideas helped inspire the U.S. Constitution.

• Their history shows the importance of unity and peace.