History of North America: Hunting Practices

Which animal was the primary source of meat for the Iroquois?

• Black bear

• Passenger pigeon

• Elk

• White-tailed deer

What was the main reason for the extinction of the passenger pigeon?

• Habitat loss

• Predation by other animals

• Climate change

• Mass hunting by settlers

How did the natives sustainably hunt passenger pigeons?

• By harvesting young birds before they could fly

• By hunting during specific seasons

• By hunting only adult birds

• By using traps

What spiritual belief did the Iroquois hold about long-bodied animals?

• They were to be avoided

• They were symbols of strength

• They were bad luck or mischievous

• They were sacred

What technique did the Iroquois use to mask their scent while stalking deer?

• Using animal urine

• Wearing a deer pelt

• Hiding in trees

• Using smoke

What was the purpose of building palisade fences during deer drives?

• To protect crops

• To trap deer in a small area

• To create a hunting path

• To mark territory

During which season did the Iroquois primarily conduct deer drives?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What was a key reason for conducting deer drives in the fall?

• Deer were at their fattest

• It was a traditional time

• Weather was more favorable

• Deer were easier to find

Why did the Iroquois bury the bones of animals they hunted?

• To hide evidence of hunting

• To prevent disease

• To respect the animal's spirit

• To use them as fertilizer

What did the Iroquois believe would happen if they disrespected the spirit of an animal?

• The animal's spirit would tell other animals

• They would lose their hunting skills

• They would have bad luck

• The animal's spirit would haunt them