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Do now: Write a min of 4 lines. Which form of government would you enjoy living under and why?
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Today, I will be able to recall location and place as well as the 7 elements of culture. I will also be able to explain how Wampum was used and how the
Iroquois governed themselves.
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Show me assignments that were not done in time to receive a check-minus.
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Homework: Study for your quiz THURSDAY 30 pts

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Location provides an area on the Earth and can be relative or absolute
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Place: Describes a location using physical and human characteristics.

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What defines a group’s way of life.
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Customs and Traditions:
Religion:.
Language:
Arts and Literature:
Forms of government:
Economic systems:

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Northeast tribe
Creation story (religion)
Oral history as presented by “Tantaque”
2 main linguistic dialects
Access to large supplies of clean drinking water, able to hunt for protein and gather for supplementary nourishment. (nomadic or sedentary?)
Social organization: Large villages 200-300, extended families; 3 clans Wolf, Turtle, and
Turkey

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Matrilineal
Strong sense of community
Land was commonly shared
Choosing a sachem (chief) Qualities?
“War Leader?” why have a separate ruler
Qualities?
Social roles were carefully divided (men’s work, women’s work) Is this good, bad, or both
Benefitted from the environment. How?

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What is it?
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How was it used before Europeans arrived?
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How was it used after Europeans arrived?
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Did the shift in use of wampum negatively or positively impact native culture? Why?

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Define fireside and clan
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What evidence is there that the Iroquois were matrilineal?
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Who governed the village?
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Who makes up the council of the League?
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What happened to clan leaders that didn’t do their job well?
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How could consensus governing be problematic? (Every decision had to be agreed to by all members).
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Was the Iroquois government inclusive or exclusive?

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Write down 2 facts per region (16 total facts)