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Iroquois
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History
7th Grade
10/11/2009

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Anno Domini (A.D.)
Definition
A Latin phrase meaning "in the year of our lord
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Age or Era
Definition
Broad zone of time
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Political History
Definition
____________ deals with government, laws, and political leaders.
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Intellectual History
Definition
_______________ concentrates on the ideasĀ  that motivate and direct the actions of the society.
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Artifacts
Definition
Archaeologists dig in selected spots to find objects people made, such as stone tools, pieces of pottery, and carved bone. The objects are called _________.
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Algonquins and Iroqois
Definition
What were main tribes of New York State?
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On foot
Definition
How did Indian groups probably come from North America from Asia?
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The language they speak.
Definition
What is an important way Indians are grouped by?
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Where they could use the natural resorces.
Definition
Where did the Indians settle?
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Confederacy
Definition
A uniting of independent groups; a league.
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Year 1300AD
Definition
Iroquois attack Algonquins.
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Degadawida
Definition
One day, a great Indian from the north appeared among the warring people. His name was ____________________.
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Hiawatha
Definition
Yet a great and wise chief named _________________ believed in the wisdom of Degadawida's words.
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a)Iroquois b)food c)water d)protected from enemies
Definition
The site of an a)____________ village was chosen according to how close it was to sources of b)_______ and c)___________. It was well d)______________ _________ _____________.
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Had to unite
Definition
In order to remain strong enough to defeat to defeat their enemies,
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Protection
Definition
The arrangement of the Iroquois village helped provide,
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The seasons of the year
Definition
Iroquois activities followed,
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Beans, Corn, and Squash
Definition
What are the 3 sisters?
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Deer
Definition
Many Iroquois products were made from,
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Nuclear Family
Definition
A father, mother, and their children. The _________________ is often the family in which a child grows up
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Extended Family
Definition
The larger family, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Many people get together with their ____________________ for holidays.
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Fireside Family
Definition
A nuclear family is also called a __________________________. Each _______________ family, had its own fire in the longhouse.
Term
Reputation of Iroquois warriors.
Definition
What helped keep invaders away from Iroquois lands?
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Confederation and league
Definition
What was the name of the government that organized all the Iroquois tribes?
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Culture and History of the Iroquois
Definition
House Design, Government, Family Structure, Religon, and Foods
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Year 1300AD
Definition
Iroquois push the Algonquins out of upstate New York
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The Deer
Definition
Food, Skin-clothing, Tendons-rope, Bones-needles, Huffs-glue
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Clan
Definition
Longhouses near the one you live in.
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Matriarchal model
Definition
Iroquois society based on a __________________ ________________.
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Women were the head of the families and had great power.
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Name Children, Arrange Marriages, Hold Property, Appoint Chiefs
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Councils
Definition
Way the Iroquois ruled themselves, Women appointed men to be on the __________.
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1570
Definition
Hiawatha and Degadawida founded the Iroquois confederation in ____.
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Tobacco
Definition
_________ was a special plant to the Iroquois. They burned _________ to please and attract good spirits.
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United States (US)
Definition
Iroquois Government compared to The _____________ government.
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Confederacy
Definition
League (Largest)6 Tribes, Tribe, Village, Clan (smallest)
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National/Federal Government
Definition
Washington D.C., State (Albany), Town/county/city, Village (Smallest)
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Right
Definition
Day time the _______ hand twin is in control.
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Left
Definition
Night time belongs to the ________ hand twin.
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Pithouse, Pueblos, and cliff dwellings
Definition
What were the Anasazi homes called?
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Drought, Poor Condition of Soil, and Cutting Down Trees.
Definition
Why did the Anasazi leave Mesa Verde?
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Erosion, Firewood, and Game
Definition
Why did Mesa Verde cut down trees?
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"The green table"
Definition
What does Mesa Verde mean?
Term
Ancient ones in the Navajo language.
Definition
What does the Anasazi mean? In what Language?
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Tree rings date prehistoric ruins.
Definition
How can Archaeologists date prehistoric ruins?
Term
An underground ceremonial chamber for spiritual occasions.
Definition
What is a kiva?
Term
Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer
Definition
US Senators from your state
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Legislative, Executive, and Judical Branch.
Definition
Name the 3 branches of government
Term
What is a presidential veto?
Definition
The rejection of a bill passed by a majority votes of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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The House of Representatives and the US Senate.
Definition
Name the two houses of Congress.
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