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| Did the First Nations have a homogeneous culture? | No they were complex and varied. |
| Who made up the Iroquois confederacy | Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca nations |
| What is a nation? | A group of people who live in a certain area, generally speak the same language and have the same way of life |
| What is a sachem? | Appointed representative of the tribe.nted representative of the tribe. Appointed representative of the tribe. |
| What is a clan? | A group of related families. |
| How were decisions made in native societies? | Consensus and long discussions and debates. |
| What important value did the native people have with regard to the environment? | Living in harmony with nature |
| How was spirituality demonstrated in everyday life? | Burning of sweet grass, the circle shape of the Teepee, the ceremony of the buffalo hunt. |
| What does it mean that a culture is “Patrilineal” | Men had higher status than women. |
| What does it mean that a culture is “Matrilineal” | Women had higher status than men. (Iroquois) |
| Give an example of how the native people interacted with their environment? | The Iroquois used the rich soil to become farmers.The Plains people used the buffalo.The Northwest people used the products from the sea. |
| How did the Native People interact with their environment? | They used the natural resources available to them. |
| Who do many of the native people believe created the First People? | Creator |
| How do some people believe that the First People arrived in North America? | A land bridge known as Beringia. |
| What is the meaning of culture? | A way of life of specific groups of people. |
| What groups of people does the word native include? | Indians, Metis and Inuit. |
