The Algonquian and Iroquois

Which one of these tribes was NOT part of the Algonquian language family?

• Shawnee

• Miami

• Seneca

• Ottawa

The Algonquian built homes out of ______?

• Straw

• Animal Hides

• Mud Bricks

• Birchbark

In an Algonquian village who was in charge of designing the wigwam?

• men

• women

• shaman

• children

Where did the name "Iroquois" come from?

• French Settlers

• British Settlers

• Dutch Settlers

• Spanish Settlers

What are the three sisters?

• three girls that led a native nation to war

• three crops that depended on each other to survive

• three different types of homes

• three witches named Winnie, Mary, and Sarah

The Iroquois and the French were _______?

• not friendly with each other

• were allies

• part of the same tribe

• best friends

Why did the Iroquois move into the Ohio River Valley area?

• to join forces with the Algonquian

• to escape the Canadians

• to expand their hunting lands

• to go tubing on the Ohio River

The Algonquian and Iroquois were similar in many ways EXCEPT:

• Both groups had many tribes that shared the same language, culture, and traditions.

• Both groups depended on the woodlands to provide shelter and food.

• Both groups traded goods with settlers from Europe.

• Both groups were allies of the French

Which statement is NOT true.

• Algonquian built wigwams.

• Algonquian were friendly with the French.

• Iroquois were friendly with the French.

• Iroquois built longhouses

Explain why it is important to learn about the Algonquian and the Iroquois.