Iroquois Vocab

longhouses

• A structure that holds around 50 people.

• A type of small tent used by nomadic tribes.

• A large building used for communal gatherings.

• A traditional form of housing in urban areas.

maize

• A type of wheat

• The most important crop or corn.

• A variety of rice

• A type of vegetable

False Faces

• The traditional masks used in Iroquois ceremonies.

• The medicine men of the Iroquois people.

• A type of dance performed by the Iroquois.

• The name of a famous Iroquois leader.

lacrosse

• Iroquois game

• Native American dance

• Modern sport

• Traditional music

Iroquois Confederacy

• This group had a representative from each Iroquois nation.

• This group was formed to oppose European settlers.

• This group consisted of only one Iroquois nation.

• This group was known for its agricultural practices.

Algonquin & Huron

• Allies of the Iroquois during the French & Indian War.

• Enemies of the Iroquois who fought on the side of the French.

• Neutral tribes during the French & Indian War.

• Allies of the British during the French & Indian War.

matriarchy

• A group where women have all the power.

• A society ruled by men.

• A system where power is shared equally between genders.

• A community led by elders.

Hiawatha

• The main founder of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• A famous Native American warrior.

• A legendary figure in Greek mythology.

• An explorer who discovered America.

palisade

• A type of tree

• A fence built around the village.

• A kind of fruit

• A traditional dance

Deganawidah

• The first leader of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• The second founder of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• A famous Iroquois warrior.

• The last chief of the Iroquois Confederacy.