The Iroquois: Tribes and Traditions

What were the Iroquois made up of?

• Three small tribes

• Five large tribes

• Seven large tribes

• Ten small tribes

Who were the special leaders of each Iroquois tribe?

• Kings

• Chiefs

• Presidents

• Governors

Where did the Iroquois Chiefs meet to make big decisions?

• The Iroquois House

• The Iroquois Council

• The Iroquois Palace

• The Iroquois Court

What was the main role of men in the Iroquois tribes?

• Cooking

• Hunting

• Teaching

• Building

What crops did Iroquois women grow?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What did Iroquois families share?

• Only food

• Only homes

• Only tools

• Food, homes, and tools

What type of houses did the Iroquois live in?

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Longhouses

• Cabins

What did the Iroquois teach the pilgrims?

• How to build houses

• How to hunt animals

• How to plant crops

• How to make clothes

Which animals did the Iroquois men hunt?

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Deer, turkey, and rabbits

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• Wolves, foxes, and eagles

How were the Iroquois described in terms of their relationship with neighbors?

• Unfriendly neighbors

• Friendly neighbors

• Neutral neighbors

• Hostile neighbors