Iroquois Confederacy Flashcard

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When was the Iroquois Confederacy formed?

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1570

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What material did the Iroquois use to make moccasins?

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Deerskin

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What did the Iroquois believe about the Great Spirit?

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It was the creator of all living things

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What did the Iroquois use porcupine quills for?

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Making wampum

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What role did women have in choosing leaders in Iroquois society?

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They chose the sachems.

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How was the Iroquois version of lacrosse different from the modern version?

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It was more violent.

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What often happened to participants in the Iroquois version of lacrosse?

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They suffered serious injuries and broken bones.

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What did rival tribes do during Iroquois lacrosse games?

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They bet on which team would win.

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What is the game "Snow snake" about?

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Sliding a javelin along a trench dug in the snow.

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What was the purpose of the game "Snow snake"?

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To see who could slide a javelin the farthest.