Indigenous Peoples of the Three Fires

The video tutorial explores the indigenous tribes of the Three Fires in Michigan: the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. It highlights their unique characteristics, such as the Ojibwa's fishing practices, the Ottawa's trading skills, and the Potawatomi's farming techniques. The tribes shared common beliefs and customs, living in harmony with nature. The video also discusses their interactions with European settlers, which led to cultural exchanges and adaptations.

What is the main learning target of the lesson on the indigenous peoples and tribes of the Three Fires?

• To explore the wildlife of Michigan

• To understand the history of European settlers

• To learn about the geography of Michigan

• To identify the three best known tribes of Michigan and their unique characteristics

Which tribes formed the Three Fires Confederacy?

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Seneca

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux

• Ojibwa, Ottawa, Potawatomi

• Apache, Comanche, Cheyenne

What role did the Ojibwa tribe play in the Three Fires Confederacy?

• They were the eldest brother

• They were not part of the Confederacy

• They were the middle brother

• They were the youngest brother

Where did the Ojibwa tribe primarily gather for fishing?

• Lake Huron

• Grand River

• St. Mary's River

• Lake Michigan

What was the primary economic activity of the Ottawa tribe?

• Farming

• Hunting

• Trading

• Fishing

What does the word 'Ottawa' mean?

• Eldest brother

• People of the place of fire

• Puckered up

• To trade

What crops did the Potawatomi tribe grow?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Barley and oats

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and tomatoes

What does the word 'Potawatomi' mean?

• Youngest brother

• People of the place of fire

• To trade

• Puckered up

What type of houses did the Great Lakes Indians live in?

• Wigwams

• Longhouses

• Teepees

• Log cabins

What was a common belief shared by the tribes of the Three Fires?

• Spirits were less powerful than men

• Ownership of land was important

• Only men should work

• Nature belonged to everyone