1. 16 September 2014
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.
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2. Culture What defines a group’s way of life. Social Organization:
Customs and Traditions:
Religion:.
Language:
Arts and Literature:
Forms of government:
Economic systems:

4. Lenape Tribe 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 , extended families; 3 clans Wolf, Turtle, and Turkey

5. Lenape Tribe cont 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.

6. Wampum What is it? How was it used before Europeans arrived?
How was it used after Europeans arrived?
Did the shift in use of wampum negatively or positively impact native culture?

7. Iroquois Government Define fireside and clan
What evidence is there that the Iroquois were matrilineal?
Who governed the village?
Who compromised the council of the League?
What happened to clan leaders that didn’t do their job well?
Every decision had to be agreed to by all, how could this be problematic? Role by consensus!
Was the Iroquois government inclusive or exclusive?