WorksheetsIroquois History and Geography Quiz
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
What region of New York were the Iroquois located in?
Southern New York
Central New York - Finger Lakes Region
Western New York
Eastern New York
Which of the following was one of the Five Nations of the Iroquois?
Mohawk
Cherokee
Sioux
Apache
What body of water is shown near the Iroquois territory on the map?
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Lake Ontario
Lake Superior
Where was the Algonquian Territory located?
Hudson Valley area, Northeastern NY, Long Island
Western NY, Lake Erie, Buffalo
Southern NY, New York City, Staten Island
Adirondack Mountains, Northern NY, Vermont
Which of the following areas is NOT part of the Algonquian Territory?
Hudson Valley area
Northeastern NY
Long Island
Western NY
What two Native American groups lived on Long Island?
Iroquois and Mohawk
Lenape and Montauk
Algonquian and Seneca
Cayuga and Oneida
Which Native American group lived in Central New York near the Finger Lakes?
Iroquois
Algonquian
Mohican
Montauk
Which of the following is NOT one of the Iroquois tribes listed in the diagram?
Mohawk
Seneca
Mahican
Cayuga
Which tribe joined the Iroquois Confederacy around 1700?
Tuscarora
Onondaga
Lenape
Montauk
Which Native American group also lived along the Hudson River valley and Long Island?
Algonquian
Iroquois
Tuscarora
Mohawk
How did living near water benefit their lifestyle?
It helped them move easily from one area to another.
It made it harder to hunt animals.
It prevented them from farming.
It stopped them from fishing.
Why did living near water help them hunt animals?
Because animals that use water to survive were easier to find.
Because animals avoided water.
Because water made animals invisible.
Because animals only lived far from water.
What was one reason they needed water for their daily life?
To drink water for survival.
To avoid drinking water.
To make water disappear.
To stop using water for farming.
How did water help them with farming?
They used water to grow plants.
Water made farming impossible.
Water destroyed their crops.
Water was not needed for farming.
What activity did living near water make easier for them?
Fishing and capturing animals in the sea.
Avoiding animals in the sea.
Stopping fishing activities.
Making the sea dry.
What were Iroquois long houses made of?
Stone and bricks
Bark and young trees
Metal and glass
Clay and straw
How long were Iroquois long houses typically?
20-50 feet
50-150 feet
100-200 feet
10-30 feet
What type of society did the Iroquois have?
Patriarchal society
Matrilineal society
Feudal society
Democratic society
What surrounded Iroquois villages for protection?
Walls made of stone
Palisades (high fences)
Trenches filled with water
Guard towers
What was the purpose of the holes on top of Iroquois long houses?
To let sunlight in
To allow smoke to escape
To collect rainwater
To provide ventilation
What is the meaning of "matrilineal"?
Through the father's side
Through the mother's side
Through both parents equally
Through the ancestors
What was the arrangement of families in an Iroquois long house?
Families of different clans lived together
Many families of the same clan lived together
Only one family lived in each long house
Families lived randomly without any clan structure
Where were Iroquois villages typically located?
On mountain tops
In deserts
On high river banks
In forests
What was the role of fires in Iroquois long houses?
To cook food and provide warmth
To scare away animals
To light up the house
To signal other villages
What were Algonquian homes called?
Teepees
Wigwams or roundhouses
Longhouses
Igloos
What shape were most Algonquian homes?
Square
Dome-shaped
Rectangular
Triangular
What was located in the center of Algonquian homes?
A table
A fire
A water pot
A storage box
What material was most clothing made from?
Cotton
Wool
Deerskin
Silk
What did men have as a tuft of hair?
Ponytail
Roach
Braid
Bun
What type of clothing did women wear?
Pants
Long skirts
Tunics
Breechcloth
What did men wear in colder weather?
Breechcloth
Tunics
Long skirts
Caps with feathers
How did people decorate themselves?
With beads, jewelry, and body paint
With feathers and caps
With leather shoes
With long skirts
What were beaded moccasins made of?
Cotton
Wool
Leather
Silk
What type of hairstyle did Native American women of New York typically have?
Short curly hair
Long braided hair
Mohawks
Shaved heads
How did Native American men of New York remove body hair?
By shaving with razors
By plucking it with clam shell tweezers
By using scissors
By burning it off
What did Native American men of New York wear on their heads for decoration?
Hats
Roaches with feathers
Crowns
Helmets
What was used by Native Americans to comb their hair?
Plastic combs
Wooden or bone combs covered with bear fat
Metal combs
Brushes
Why did Native Americans paint and tattoo their bodies and faces?
To celebrate birthdays
For special occasions like ceremonies or war time
To scare animals
To look fashionable
What hairstyle was commonly worn by Native American warriors?
Braided hair
Mohawks
Ponytails
Shaved heads
Why did Native Americans use bear fat on their bodies?
To make their skin shiny
To keep their bodies warm in winter and to keep insects away in summer
To smell good
To heal wounds
How was dried food stored?
In baskets
In deep pits covered in bark
In wooden boxes
In clay pots
What was used to sweeten food?
Honey
Maple syrup
Sugar
Fruit juice
How was dried meat stored?
In jars
In pits lined with deerskins
In wooden boxes
In caves
Which animals were hunted by men?
Deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, moose, elk, bear, squirrels, raccoons
Lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes
Sheep, goats, cows, pigs
Kangaroos, koalas, emus, dingoes
What types of fish were caught in rivers and lakes?
Trout, salmon, bass
Codfish, mackerel, haddock
Lobster, crab, clams
Tuna, swordfish, shark
Where did the Algonquian people live?
Near the Pacific Ocean
Near the Atlantic Ocean
Near the Indian Ocean
Near the Arctic Ocean
What types of seafood did the Algonquian people eat?
Salmon, codfish, mackerel, bass, haddock, lobster, crab, clams, and other shellfish
Tuna, swordfish, shark, octopus, squid
Shrimp, oysters, mussels, jellyfish
Sardines, anchovies, herring, seaweed
What materials did New York Indians use to make tools?
Rocks, wood, and clay
Plastic and metal
Glass and rubber
Paper and fabric
Which of the following was a role of women in the community?
Made tools-weapons
Worked along fathers
Used bark to cover frames
Hunted and fished
What was one of the roles of children in the community?
Made tools-weapons
Worked along mothers
Planted and harvested
Arranged marriages
What did the New York Indians believe about nature?
Nature had no spirits
All things in nature had spirits like manitous and deities
Nature was harmful and dangerous
Nature was only for ceremonies
Who was the spiritual leader of the New York Indians?
Chief
Elder
Shaman
Warrior
What values can be summed up in two words for the New York Indians?
Sharing and caring
Fighting and hunting
Dreaming and curing
Growing and harvesting
What was the purpose of the boys' rites of passage ceremony?
To celebrate harvest
To mark their transition to adulthood
To honor the spirits
To cure the sick
What did the boys do during their rites of passage ceremony?
They performed dances
They were sent into the woods without food and water to wait for an animal spirit
They hunted for food
They built homes
What was the role of the shaman in New York Indian society?
To lead ceremonies and cure the sick
To hunt and gather food
To build homes
To teach children
What was celebrated during the Maple Festival by New York Indians?
When the sap flowed
When the Three Sisters sprouted
Harvesting corn
Planting beans
What crops are referred to as the 'Three Sisters' in New York Indian traditions?
Wheat, rice, and barley
Corn, beans, and squash
Potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots
Apples, oranges, and bananas
During which festival were the Three Sisters planted and sprouted?
Maple Festival
Planting Festival
Harvest Festival
Music Festival
What were the "Three Sisters" that were planted together by New York Indians?
Corn, bean, squash
Rice, wheat, barley
Potato, tomato, onion
Apple, pear, cherry
What food was feasted on during the Green Corn Festival?
Corn and succotash (stew)
Bread and butter
Rice and beans
Fruits and vegetables
What activities were part of the Mid-winter/New Year's Festival?
Dancing, games, and a feast
Hunting, fishing, and cooking
Singing, storytelling, and painting
Planting, harvesting, and weaving
What type of society did the Iroquois have, where women owned everything?
Patriarchal society
Matrilineal society
Egalitarian society
Feudal society
Who were the council members in the Iroquois government?
Clan Mothers
Sachems
Tribe Members
Chiefs
