Unit 3 Chapter 3

How are the peoples and nations of the Eastern Woodland often characterized?

• As nomadic hunters and gatherers

• They are grouped by language

• As desert-dwelling tribes

• As seafaring traders

The Eastern Woodlands were a good place to live because:

• They had a mild climate and abundant resources.

• They were isolated from other tribes.

• They had no natural predators.

• They were located near the ocean.

The three sisters were given that name because:

• They are a group of three mountains.

• They are named after three famous sisters.

• They are a trio of crops: corn, beans, and squash.

• They are a set of three historical buildings.

What building materials were available to the Native people who lived around the Great Lakes? What kinds of houses did they build?

• Wood and bark, used to build wigwams and longhouses

• Stone and clay, used to build adobe houses

• Ice and snow, used to build igloos

• Sand and straw, used to build mud huts

Why do you think some Eastern Woodlands people built wigwams while others built longhouses? What evidence supports your claim?

• Wigwams were easier to build in areas around the Great lakes, while longhouses were more suitable for larger communities located closer to the Atlantic Ocean.

• Wigwams were used for ceremonial purposes, while longhouses were used for living.

• Wigwams were built by nomadic tribes, while longhouses were built by agricultural tribes.

• Wigwams were more durable, while longhouses were temporary structures.

What are two different ways that clans could be categorized in Northeast cultures?

• By geographical location and social status

• By their mother's or father's family

• By economic status and political influence

• By language and religious beliefs

What does the name Mahican mean?

• People of the waters that are never still

• People of the mountains

• People of the forest

• People of the plains

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy was formed to:

• Promote peace and unity among the member nations

• Expand territorial boundaries

• Establish trade routes

• Create a centralized government

How did Hiawatha’s reason for leaving home influence his later actions?

• It made him more determined to succeed.

• It caused him to become more cautious.

• It led him to seek revenge.

• It inspired him to help others.

Which of the following are the seven teachings that guide the Ojibwe?

• Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, Truth

• Peace, Harmony, Strength, Unity, Knowledge, Patience, Justice

• Faith, Hope, Charity, Kindness, Loyalty, Integrity, Compassion

• Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood, Justice, Honor, Dignity, Trust