SS9 – Crossroads
- Nations2 – Eastern Woodlands
Eastern Woodlands
The Eastern Woodlands Area is located around the Great
Lakes St. Lawrence region.
It was one of the most heavily populated parts of N. America
even before the Europeans arrived.
Nations such as the Ottawa, Mohawk, Ojibwa, Huron and
Iroquois, all lived in this region, some since before the 13th C.
The Iroquois built large towns which were run by a town
council which consisted of cheifs from each family.
The Iroquois were organized around matrilineal bonds, which
was different from the Inuit.
The Iroquois were originally hunter-gatherers who eventually
switched to agriculture.
The switch to agriculture lead to permanent settlement and a
growth in population.
With larger populations, and more established towns,
aggression between tribes increased. Walls called Pallisades
were built around the towns to provide protection.
SS9 – Crossroads
- Nations2 – Eastern Woodlands
Eastern Woodlands
Directions: Read pages 193-197 in your text Crossroads – A Meeting of Nations.
1. On a separate piece of paper, provide definitions for the following terms;
Palisade
Nuclear Family
Extended Family
Archaeological Excavation
Hearth
2. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions using COMPLETE
SENTENCES;
a. In your own words, describe the make up of an Iroquois town. (2 mks for
quality of details)
b. What is another name for a “clan” and describe how an Iroquois “clan” was organized.
(2 mks for quality of response)
c. Within the Nation of the Iroquois, there were many towns. What did these towns
do to organize themselves (how were they governed)? (2 mks for quality of response
and inclusion of details)
d. What are the names and dates of the 3 agricultural periods of the Iroquois?
Pick one and describe it in detail. (2 marks for your 3 identifications and description)
3. Using the map found on page 193 of your text, color AND label the following;
Water
Lake Huron
Georgian Bay
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Bodies
Lake Nipissing
St. Lawrence River
Ottawa River
Nations
Ojibwa
Petun
Nipissing
Eire
Ottawa
Cayuga
Huron
Oneida
Onondaga
Mohawk
Iroquois
You will be marked out of 10 for inclusion of all labels and quality of work
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3. Using the map found on page 193 of your text, color AND label the following;
Water
Lake Huron
Georgian Bay
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Bodies
Lake Nipissing
St. Lawrence River
Ottawa River
Nations
Ojibwa
Petun
Nipissing
Eire
Ottawa
Cayuga
Huron
Oneida
Onondaga
Mohawk
Iroquois
You will be marked out of 10 for inclusion of all labels and quality of work