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15 Cards in this Set
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What were two values represented in the Iroquois Creation Myth?
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Nature and balance
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Who was known as the "Earth Diver?"
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the muskrat
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What is the study of the exchange of goods and services?
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Economics
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What is the SQRRR method used for?
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An efficient study technique for textbook assignments
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What led to a weakening of the League of the Iroquois?
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The introduction of alcohol, specifically whiskey into their society
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How is your longhouse family determined?
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Through blood ties to the oldest mother
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What is the Great Law of Peace?
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The Iroquois Constitution
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Who came up with the idea for the Iroquois Confederacy?
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Dekanawida
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What does S.C.O.O.M. stand for? And why is it in this order?
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Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk
Because that is the way they settled [[west to east]]. |
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Describe the fifth theme geography: region
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A shared physical or human characteristic
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Who was Dekanawida?
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A Huron Indian who lived in present day Canada. He had a dream about making peace
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Who was Hiawatha?
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An Onondaga Indian who helped Dekanawida spread the idea in his dream, how to make peace.
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What was the role of women in the Confederacy?
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They chose the "sachems" and they were able to take away a sachem privelige if they feel the person did not deserve it.
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What is a myth?
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A story handed down from generation to generation
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What are the five themes of geography?
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location, place, human envorimental interaction, movement and regions
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