Native American Tribes in the Northeastern Region

What were the languages spoken by the tribes in the Northeastern region?

• Iroquoian, Algonquin, and Siouan

• Spanish, French, and English

• German, Dutch, and Swedish

• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

What was the powerful group of Native Americans called?

• The Cherokee Nation

• The Iroquois League of Nations

• The Sioux Confederation

• The Apache Alliance

What was the main purpose of the Great Council?

• To organize festivals

• To represent each nation and keep the Great Law of Peace

• To trade goods with other tribes

• To build new villages

What is the soil in the Eastern Woodlands region good for?

• Building roads

• Farming

• Mining

• Construction

What type of environment did the early peoples live in?

• Deserts

• Large forests

• Mountains

• Grasslands

What were the early peoples in the area known to be?

• Warriors and kings

• Hunters, gatherers, fishermen, and farmers

• Artists and musicians

• Traders and merchants

What type of animals were commonly hunted in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Lions and tigers

• Bears, deer, raccoon, rabbit, and elk

• Elephants and giraffes

• Kangaroos and koalas

What were the frames of a longhouse made of?

• Metal and glass

• Stone and clay

• Wooden poles and young trees

• Plastic and rubber

What did the early peoples use to travel when hunting and fishing?

• Cars

• Horses

• Canoes

• Bicycles

What materials were used to make wigwams?

• Stone and clay

• Woven mats and birch bark

• Metal and glass

• Animal skins and bones