People of the Eastern Woodlands

Five Native American nations joined together to form a _________________________.

• Wampum

• Ceremony

• Longhouse

• Confederation

Northern Woodland Indians lived in huge buildings called _______________________________.

• Hogans

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Pueblos

The Haudenosaunee used ________________ to symbolize important agreements.

• Confederation

• Wampum

• Longhouses

• Iroquois

NORTHERN Woodland Indians wore what type of clothing?

• skirts, capes, and rain hats made from cedar bark

• clothes made from deerskin and animal fur for protection from the cold

• light clothing, woven from grass and other materials

• clothes woven from sheep's wool

How were the Haudenosaunee chiefs chosen?

• The clans would vote for who they wanted to be chief.

• The strongest, bravest men would wrestle for the honor

• The Clan Mothers would select the chief

• The former chief's son or nearest relative would become chief

Who or what were the "three sisters"?

• Girls who were responsible for gathering supplies

• Elderly women of the tribe who chose the chief

• Corn, beans, and squash, the staple crops of the Woodland Indians

• A popular Woodland Indian singing group

Which of the following did the Woodland Indians NOT hunt for food?

• Deer

• Bear

• Seals

• Rabbits

Which best describes the environment that covered most of the region where the Eastern Woodland Indians lived?

• Thick forests with plenty of game

• Vast areas of flat grasslands

• Coastland, with thousands of islands and bays

• Low, flat desert with only a small amount of rain

What was the effect of the five Woodland Indian nations forming a confederation?

• It created more conflict between nations.

• It made them weaker and unable to defend themselves.

• It made the nations more powerful and helped maintain peace.

• It made no difference at all.

Which word means to exchange goods without using money?

• ceremony

• wampum

• barter

• confederation