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WorksheetsThe Haudenosaunee - People of the Longhouse - Practice Questions
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
The Haudenosaunee were also known as the _______________.
Iroquois
Mohawk
Metis
Tuscarora
How many Nations did the Haudenosaunee have?
4
5
6
7
Which 6 Nations made up the Haudenosaunee?
Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca
Onondaga, Oneida, Tuscarora, Cree, Huron, Mohawk
Huron, Cree, Oneida, Mohawk, Onondaga, Inuit
Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora
The Haudenosaunee lived in homes called ___________________.
Cabins
Tents
Longhouses
Shorthouses
Families who live together would be related and share a common ___________________.
Male ancestor
Family
Female ancestor
Child
What were in the middle of the longhouses?
Kitchens
Beds
Storage
Fire pits
Families all slept in the same bed.
True
False
Above the beds, there was a _____________________.
Platform for groceries
Platform for belongings
Laundry
Storage bin
Where were special belongings stored?
Above the bed
Near the bed
Under the bed
In the bed
Families shared a _____________________ with the family across from each other in longhouses.
Kitchen
Farming tools
Fire pit
Hunting tools
What did the Haudenosaunee make their clothing from?
Materials found in nature
Only pelts
Beads and feathers
Porcupine quills
Moccasins were shoes made from leather.
True
False
Each of the 6 Nations' Gustoweh (decorated headpieces that men wore) looked exactly the same.
True
False
Wampums were beads made out of shells
True
False
What was the main purpose of a wampum?
To use as clothing
To trade as currency between tribes
To use as entertainment
To use as decoration
What did the Haudenosaunee use to record stories, deals, and history?
Moccasins
Pelts
Wampum belts
Books
Both men and women had important roles in government.
True
False
Families were based on a _______________ ancestor.
Ancient
Male
Female
Living
How many clans were there?
7
8
9
10
Clans were named after _____________.
People
Regions
Trees
Animals
Each family clan had a clan _________________.
Father
Daughter
Sister
Mother
Clan mothers were not responsible for settling village disputes.
True
False
When Haudenosaunee people would marry, __________________________________________.
The families would find new homes
The wife would go live with the husband's family
The husband would go live with the wife's family
Who were well respected?
Children
Families
Elders
Animals
What were elders considered?
Wisdom seekers
Older
Wisdom keepers
Wise
What was the form of government used called?
Clan mothers
Clan system
Liberals
Conservatives
Who were male chiefs were chosen by?
The communities
The elders
The clan mothers
The clan fathers
Which government is believed to be inspired by the Haudenosaunee?
European
North American
Asian
African
What is at the center of the beliefs of the Haudenosaunee?
Peace
Animals
Nature
Homelife
They believe that the earth was created when the ________________ sent his daughter down to this world.
Great Creator
Creator
Turtle
Great Spirit
They believed that everything the good spirit did, the evil spirit copied.
True
False
They believed that the Great Spirit sent a prophet known as the _____________________________.
Great Creator
Creator
Great Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Celebrations were often related to events in their relationship with what?
The animals
The Great Peacemaker
The Great Spirit
The environment
Maple syrup, planting (seeds, strawberries, etc.), and harvests were celebrated as seasonal changes.
True
False
The Haudenosaunee relied on food that they could:
Grow and hunt
Hunt and gather
Gather, grow, and cook
Grow, hunt, and gather
Which plants were known as the Three Sisters?
Corn, squash, and pumpkin
Squash, beans, and wheat
Corn, beans, and squash
Corns, beans, and pumpkin
Who had a role in farming?
Women
Men and women
Women and children
Everyone in the tribe
Who were responsible for hunting?
Men and children
Elders
Men
Everyone in the tribe
Which animal was used for food, clothing, and tools?
Rabbits
Ducks
Beavers
Deer
The Haudenosaunee were a ______________ and ____________ group of people.
Self-sufficient; reliable
Cooperative; self-sufficient
Cooperative; reliable
Reliable; loyal
Which sport was popular to boys and men?
Hockey
Soccer
Lacrosse
Football
Playing with dolls helped little girls become good _______________ and ________________.
Mothers; caregivers
Mothers; friends
Friends; caregivers
Mothers; nurses
Many celebrations included ___________________ and ________________.
Dancing; singing
Music; dancing
Music; singing
Singing; music
Everything the Haudenosaunee did benefitted the tribes.
True
False
