WorksheetsIroquois Vocabulary
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Iroquois
The Native Americans that lived in the Eastern Woodlands of New York
A type of Native American pottery
A famous battle in the American Revolution
A region in the Western United States
Deganawida
A Native American who traveled to villages, trying to make Iroquois be at peace with each other.
A famous Iroquois warrior known for his military strategies.
A European explorer who documented Native American cultures.
A legendary figure in Iroquois mythology who created the first confederation.
Hiawatha
A famous Native American poet
An Onondaga Chief who was a cofounder of the Iroquois Confederacy
A legendary figure in Greek mythology
A prominent leader in the American Civil War
3 Sisters
Corn, beans and squash.
Wheat, rice and barley.
Potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.
Carrots, peas and lettuce.
Environment
Natural surroundings or area in which you live
A type of weather pattern
A man-made structure
A form of entertainment
Sachem
Male members of the Grand Council. They were chosen by the women.
Female leaders of the tribe.
Elders who advise the council.
Warriors who protect the village.
Longhouse
A type of dwelling used by the Iroquois made of wood that housed extended families.
A small, single-room house made of stone.
A temporary shelter used by nomadic tribes.
A modern apartment complex.
Haudenosaunee
People of the Longhouse
Warriors of the Forest
Traders of the River
Guardians of the Sky
Wampum
A type of traditional Native American currency
A string or belt of polished beads or shells, usually telling a story
A ceremonial dance performed by Indigenous tribes
A type of woven fabric used in clothing
Council
A type of government building
A group of people who meet to discuss and solve problems
A formal agreement between countries
A method of voting in elections
Five Nations
Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga and Mohawk
Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, and Apache
Iroquois, Algonquin, Huron, and Mohican
Pueblo, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Comanche
