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Who is the Haudenosaunee.
This name is another name for the Iroquois meaning "people of the longhouse"
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What is the Seneca.
The missing Iroquois tribe from this list:
Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida & Onondaga. |
What is Bear Spirit.
Famous First Nations artist, Norval Morrisseau, shows the deep spiritual connection that he has with nature and animals in this painting.
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What is Turtle Island.
This Iroquois creation story has many versions however they all end in North America being formed on a reptile's back.
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What is oral history or oral tradition.
This is the term used to describe stories or history that is passed down generation to generation by word of mouth.
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What is southeastern Ontario.
The Iroquois of Canada lived in this region.
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What is popcorn.
This healthy snack was said to be discovered by the Iroquois.
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What is the Great Law of Peace.
This was established between the five Iroquois nations that outlined a plan for dealing with conflict and upholding harmony, unity, and peace.
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What is the Bering Strait Theory.
This theory suggests that the First Nations people came to North America by following a herd of animals across the frozen body of water between Alaska and Siberia.
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What is the canoe.
When the Iroquois could not travel by foot, they used this mode of transportation primarily made out of birchbark or elm trees.
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What is maple syrup.
Made popular by Canadians, the Iroquois discovery of this has led to the creation of many symbols in the country.
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What is the Great Tree of Peace.
This symbol represents the Great Law of Peace. Chiefs of the Iroquois nations would stand around this and link arms so that if it fell, it would be supported.
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What is the Indigenous People Theory.
This theory claims that the First Nations people have always lived in North America. Many creation stories support this theory.
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What is corn, beans, and squash.
These three vegetables were harvested by the Iroquois as farming was a part of their daily life.
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What is wampum.
Small dyed beads or shells that are strung together to make beautiful belts used for art/decoration, to seal a promise, and for retelling stories.
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What is the muskrat and the toad.
In two different retellings of Turtle Island, these two animals were said to have dove down into the water to bring mud up to place on the turtle's back.
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What is the Pacific Coast Theory.
In this theory, the First Nations people were motivated to travel by boat in order to find food or peace.
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What are the flute and the drums.
These two instruments are used most in Iroquois music.
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What is lacrosse.
This sport was invented by the Iroquois and was almost made Canada's official sport next to hockey.
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Who is Dekanawidah.
This man had a vision for peace in which he believed that everyone including their enemies, should love eachother. His name means "he, the thinker".
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