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Do now: Write a min of 4 lines. Which economic
system would you prefer and why?
Today, I will be able to effectively discuss the culture
of the Lenape tribe. Also, I will have an
understanding of how Wampum was used and how
the Iroquois governed.
Show me assignments that were not done in time to
receive a check-minus.
Homework: Study for your quiz
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What defines a group’s way of life.
Social Organization:
 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.
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)
“War Leader?”
Social roles were carefully divided (men’s
work, women’s work)
Benefitted from the environment.
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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?
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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 compromised 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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Every decision had to be agreed to by all, how could this be
problematic? Role by consensus!
Was the Iroquois government inclusive or exclusive?
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