Social Studies Chap 2. (Maddi)

What did the members of the Great Council do?

They made decisions for the Iroquois League

Eastern Woodlands used the forest for resources like--?

Clothing, food, and water

How did the Eastern Woodlands use animals other than food?

Clothing

Why did the Iroquois speak to the deer they killed?

They felt a connection to nature

True or false: the Iroquois people still have the Great Council today.

True

How did most plains people survive?

Farming and hunting

Which animal was important to the plains people for a number of reasons?

Buffalo

How did the horses help the Cheyenne?

The horses made hunting easier

Why was it important to have horses?

Horses signaled wealth

Where do most Cheyenne live today?

Montana

True or false: The Southwest Desert region is hot and arid.

True

Why did the Hopi build their villages on the tops of mesas?

For protection

What did the Hopi dance do?

Honored the kachinas and asked for help

True or false: The Hopi today live in only the old way of life?

False; the Hopi blend new and old ways of life.

What is a potlatch?

a party where the hosts give gifts to show their wealth and generosity

What was the shamans role?

To cure sick people

What is a modern addition to the Kwakiutl culture?

Sugar

True or false: only men can be shamans?

False; men or women could be shamans.