Exploring Native Americans of the Northeast

What was the primary reason the native peoples of the south did not seek divine intervention for rain?

• They lived in a desert.

• They had advanced irrigation systems.

• Rain was frequent in their region.

• They did not practice agriculture.

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Which tribes were part of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, and Apache

• Aztec, Maya, Inca, and Olmec

• Vikings, Saxons, Normans, and Celts

How did the Iroquois believe they were related to each other within the tribe?

• Through the fathers of the tribe

• Through the tribe's shaman

• Through the mothers of the tribe

• Through the eldest member of the tribe

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What were the 'Three Sisters' in Iroquois agriculture?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, barley, and rye

• Rice, millet, and sorghum

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

What was the primary purpose of wampum?

• A tool for hunting

• A form of currency and communication

• A type of food

• A decorative item

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