Algonquians

Which of these was NOT a place the Algonquians lived?

• Massapequa

• Rockaway

• Seaford

• Brooklyn

Where did most Algonquains live near?

• Mountains

• Beaches

• Forests and rivers

• Grasslands

What happened to a boy at age 12?

• They had a huge celebration for him becoming a man.

• He was told he had to move to the forest.

• He was sent to the forest for a spirit dream.

• He had to move out and live on his own.

How did the Algonquians use animals. Select ALL that apply.

• For food

• For pets

• For shoes

• For clothing

Which of these is NOT something a sachem would do?

• Settle disagreements

• Collect water for the entire village

• Punish people who did something wrong

• Lead people into battle

A female sachem is called a

• papoose

• moccasin

• sunksquaw

• shaman

What was wampum used for?

• Jewelry

• Trading goods

• Making peace with enemies

• All of the above

Algonquians believed that everything in nature had spirits that could do harm and good. These spirits were called

• wigwams

• manitous

• wampum

• moccasins

Who would make friends with and talk to the manitous?

• The sachem

• The powwow

• The sunksquaw

• The shaman

Whose job was it to hunt with bows and arrows?

• Girls

• Boys

• Both