The Pequot Tribe: Culture, Lifestyle, and History

The Pequot tribe, located in Connecticut, were fierce warriors and skilled farmers, hunters, and fishermen. They cultivated the Three Sisters crops and lived in longhouses and wigwams. The Pequots formed a trade alliance with the Dutch but had conflicts with English settlers, leading to a devastating attack on their village. The video reviews these aspects and includes questions to reinforce learning.

What were the three crops known as the 'Three Sisters' that the Pequots raised?

• Wheat, Barley, Rye

• Beans, Squash, Corn

• Rice, Beans, Corn

• Potatoes, Squash, Beans

Describe the type of shelters the Pequots built during their hunting expeditions.

• Longhouses

• Wigwams

• Teepees

• Cabins

In which state did the Pequot tribe primarily live?

• New York

• Ohio

• Delaware

• Connecticut

What was the title given to the leader of the Pequot tribe?

• Grand Satcham

• Tribal chief

• Clan mother

• None of the above

Which group of settlers did the Pequots establish a trade relationship with?

• English

• French

• Dutch

• All of the above