| A | B |
| Archaeologist | a scientist who studies artifacts |
| Artifact | an object made by people long ago. |
| Clan | A group of families who share the same ancestor. |
| Confederacy | a group of people who join together to help each other. |
| Heritage | The history, beliefs and customs that a group of people share. |
| Hunter-Gatherer | A person who hunts animals and gathers plants and food. |
| Longhouse | Type of house the Iroquois lived in. |
| Prehistory | The period of time before people left written records. |
| Sachem | A member of the Grand Council. |
| Wampum | A string of small polished bead. |