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Native American Nations of Pennsylvania
1) Explain the culture of Native Americans in Pennsylvania.
2) Recognize
the contributions of Native Americans in Pennsylvania.
Native Americans in Pennsylvania 11 C. Contributions of Native Americans
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Identifications
People
Queen Aliquippa (c. 1680-1754) – a young Native American from the Seneca tribe who assisted George Washington at the Battle of Fort Necessity Chief Cornplanter (c. 1735-1836) – a Native American from the Seneca tribe who believed peaceful bargaining was the only way to save his peopleGreat Spirit – Native Americans’ name for GodNative Americans – first peoples to settle the AmericasPontiac (1720-1769) – Native American chief of the Ottawa tribe who attacked the English at Bushy Run (Pontiac’s War)John Shikellamy (shi KELL a mee) – an English-speaking Iroquois chief of all the Native American tribes in PennsylvaniaPlaces and Terms barter – to trade goods or servicesclan – group of related families that claim to share a common ancestrycouncil – group of persons who met to discuss problems, give advice, or make decisionsculture – beliefs and customs shared by a group of peoplelonghouse – home built by the Iroquois to house many familiessweathouse – Algonguin building where heated rocks were placed in water that gave off steam for medicinal purposeswampum – beads made from shell used for trade and to record events in the Iroquois nationwigwam – home built by an Alonquin family, usually rounded, made of poles covered with animal skin or woven grass |
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