L1 The First Americans

___________ is before written history.

An ____________ is almost anything people used long ago.

When was Cahokia built?

A ___________ is a good material.

What foods did the people of the Eastern Woodlands get from the forest?

• deer and other animals, fruits, nuts, and grains

• Oreos, chicken wings, and Pop tarts

• Baked Mac & Cheese

• Blueberry muffins, Snickers, Pirates Booty, and Bobos

People who get most of their food by hunting wild animals and gathering wild plants are called...

• Greedy

• Artifacts

• Hunter-gatherers

• Mrs. Rich's students

What was the Iroquois League?

• 13 European colonies

• A cool after school group at GBA

• A group of 5 people who joined forces to sign the Declaration of Independence

• A union of five (later six) Native American Groups

This person is known today for being one of the founders of the Iroquois League. He was a great peacemaker who was respected by each of the League peoples. His powerful speeches helped convince the Iroquois to band together.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Hiawatha

• The Lakota

• The Pueblo

What did the Apache have in common with the Lakota?

• Both learned to write in English

• Both survived by following the buffalo

• They both became vegan when they heard the health message

• Both loved playing board games

What is a common area used for ceremonies?

• A wedding hall

• A marketplace

• The Commons

• a kiva