The Iroquois

What does the name 'Iroquois' mean?

• Brave warriors

• Real snakes

• People of the longhouse

• Five Nations

What did the Iroquois call themselves?

• The Five Nations

• The Confederacy

• Haudenosaunee

• The Real Snakes

What were the Iroquois homes called?

• Teepees

• Wigwams

• Longhouses

• Cabins

What did the Iroquois do during the winter to keep warm?

• Built fires inside their homes

• Layered furs over their skins

• Moved to a warmer place

• Used electric heaters

What type of clothing did Iroquois men and women wear?

• Suits and ties

• Shirts, pants, and dresses made from animal skins

• T-shirts and jeans

• Robes and sandals

What type of home did the Iroquois live in?

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Igloos

• Cabins

How did the Iroquois get their food?

• Hunting and gathering

• Farming and fishing

• Trading and bartering

• Buying from markets

What did the Iroquois use animal bones for?

• Tools and weapons

• Jewelry and decoration

• Building materials

• Musical instruments

Which of the following was a primary crop grown by the Iroquois?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

What was the role of women in Iroquois society?

• Warriors

• Leaders and farmers

• Traders

• Priests