Iroquois Society Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the Iroquois tribes?

• Mohawk

• Seneca

• Cayuga

• Apache

What did the people of the longhouse primarily rely on for food?

• Fishing

• Farming corns, beans, squash

• Hunting buffalo

• Gathering berries

Who planted and harvested crops in the Iroquois society?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elders

What is a longhouse?

• A type of boat

• A home where several families lived together

• A ceremonial dance

• A type of weapon

What was the role of the Clan Mother in the Iroquois society?

• Hunting

• Choosing chiefs

• Building houses

• Teaching children

Who worked to unite the 5 Iroquois tribes?

• Deganawidah and Hiawatha

• George Washington

• Sitting Bull

• Pocahontas

What is a wampum?

• A type of food

• A small bead used to record laws

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing

What is a sachem?

• A type of food

• A leader chosen by clan mothers

• A type of house

• A type of clothing

Which tribe joined the Iroquois League as the 6th tribe?

• Mohawk

• Tuscarora

• Seneca

• Cayuga

Where do many Iroquois live today?

• In cities

• On reservations

• In forests

• In deserts