New York State Native American Tribes Quiz

How are longhouses similar to modern day apartment buildings? (1 point)

• They house many families.

• They are places of worship.

• They are centers for government.

• They are banks.

True or False: Iroquois would live in wigwams while they were farming. (1 point)

• True

• False

What type of clothing did the Iroquois wear? (1 point)

• Silk robes

• Leather jackets

• Animal skins

• Cotton fabric

True or False: When an Algonquian sachem died, their relative would become the next leader. ( 1 point)

• True

• False

Who selected the Iroquois tribal chiefs? ( 1 point)

• Elder women

• Iroquois men

• The Spirits

• All Iroquois people were involved in choosing

What two homes did the Iroquois live in? (1 point)

• Huts and Wigwams

• Igloos and Longhouses

• Teepees and Longhouses

• Longhouses and wigwams

The Three Sisters were... (1 point)

• Corn, beans and squash

• Potatoes, squash and corn

• Rice, beans and carrots

• Wheat, pumpkins and corn

True or False: Iroquois Clans who lived together were all related through their mother's line of descent. (1 point)

• True

• False

The Leader of each Algonquian tribe was called a... (1 point)

• Chief

• President

• Sachem

• Mayor

What was the primary weapon used by the Iroquois? (1 point)

• Bow and Arrow

• Spear

• Gun

• Sword