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Iroquois Vocabulary

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Iroquois

a)

The Native Americans that lived in the Eastern Woodlands of New York

b)

A type of Native American pottery

c)

A famous battle in the American Revolution

d)

A region in the Western United States

2.

Deganawida

a)

A Native American who traveled to villages, trying to make Iroquois be at peace with each other.

b)

A famous Iroquois warrior known for his military strategies.

c)

A European explorer who documented Native American cultures.

d)

A legendary figure in Iroquois mythology who created the first confederation.

3.

Hiawatha

a)

A famous Native American poet

b)

An Onondaga Chief who was a cofounder of the Iroquois Confederacy

c)

A legendary figure in Greek mythology

d)

A prominent leader in the American Civil War

4.

3 Sisters

a)

Corn, beans and squash.

b)

Wheat, rice and barley.

c)

Potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.

d)

Carrots, peas and lettuce.

5.

Environment

a)

Natural surroundings or area in which you live

b)

A type of weather pattern

c)

A man-made structure

d)

A form of entertainment

6.

Sachem

a)

Male members of the Grand Council. They were chosen by the women.

b)

Female leaders of the tribe.

c)

Elders who advise the council.

d)

Warriors who protect the village.

7.

Longhouse

a)

A type of dwelling used by the Iroquois made of wood that housed extended families.

b)

A small, single-room house made of stone.

c)

A temporary shelter used by nomadic tribes.

d)

A modern apartment complex.

8.

Haudenosaunee

a)

People of the Longhouse

b)

Warriors of the Forest

c)

Traders of the River

d)

Guardians of the Sky

9.

Wampum

a)

A type of traditional Native American currency

b)

A string or belt of polished beads or shells, usually telling a story

c)

A ceremonial dance performed by Indigenous tribes

d)

A type of woven fabric used in clothing

10.

Council

a)

A type of government building

b)

A group of people who meet to discuss and solve problems

c)

A formal agreement between countries

d)

A method of voting in elections

11.

Five Nations

a)

Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga and Mohawk

b)

Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, and Apache

c)

Iroquois, Algonquin, Huron, and Mohican

d)

Pueblo, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Comanche