Iroquois Society and Culture

The video explores the Eastern Woodland region of North America, focusing on the native tribes that inhabited the area before European contact. It highlights the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy, their housing styles like longhouses and wigwams, and their agricultural practices, including the cultivation of the 'Three Sisters.' The video also delves into the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Iroquois, emphasizing their connection to the land and the spirit world.

Which geographical area did the Eastern Woodland Indians inhabit?

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Great Plains

• The northeastern woodlands

• The southwestern deserts

What was the primary reason for the formation of tribes among the Eastern Woodland Indians?

• To build larger cities

• To create a unified language

• To establish trade routes

• To form family connections

What was the Iroquois Confederacy also known as?

• The Powhatan Alliance

• The Haudenosaunee

• The Great League

• The Five Nations

How were the chiefs of the Iroquois Confederacy chosen?

• By the eldest male

• By a vote among men

• By women

• By the Great Spirit

What type of structure did the Iroquois use for housing multiple families?

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Longhouses

• Clay huts

Which crops were referred to as the 'Three Sisters' by the Iroquois?

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Rice, millet, and sorghum

What was the purpose of the squash leaves in the 'Three Sisters' planting method?

• To attract pollinators

• To provide shade for the beans

• To support the corn stalks

• To prevent weeds and retain moisture

What material did the Iroquois use to make wampum?

• Stone beads

• Tree bark

• Colored shells

• Animal hides

What was the role of shamans in Iroquois society?

• To lead the tribe in battle

• To communicate with the spirit world

• To build longhouses

• To trade with other tribes

What did the Iroquois believe was their responsibility towards the earth?

• To conquer it

• To exploit its resources

• To ignore it

• To care for it