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What does the term 'nomad' refer to?
What does the term 'nomad' refer to?
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Which of the following statements about the Lenape clans is true?
Which of the following statements about the Lenape clans is true?
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What was the significance of deer to the Lenape?
What was the significance of deer to the Lenape?
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How did the Lenape pass down their traditions and beliefs?
How did the Lenape pass down their traditions and beliefs?
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What does the term 'wigwam' refer to in Lenape culture?
What does the term 'wigwam' refer to in Lenape culture?
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What role did Lenape women typically play in their society?
What role did Lenape women typically play in their society?
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The yearly celebration of the harvest by the Lenape is known as what?
The yearly celebration of the harvest by the Lenape is known as what?
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Which of the following activities did Lenape boys engage in?
Which of the following activities did Lenape boys engage in?
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Lenape children and their clans?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Lenape children and their clans?
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What materials were primarily used to construct a longhouse?
What materials were primarily used to construct a longhouse?
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Which crops were commonly cultivated by the Lenape?
Which crops were commonly cultivated by the Lenape?
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What was the primary use of deer by the Lenape?
What was the primary use of deer by the Lenape?
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What was the significance of oral stories in Lenape culture?
What was the significance of oral stories in Lenape culture?
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Which Lenape clan is not one of the three recognized clans?
Which Lenape clan is not one of the three recognized clans?
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Who typically performed the farming tasks in Lenape society?
Who typically performed the farming tasks in Lenape society?
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What was the means through which the Lenape recorded stories?
What was the means through which the Lenape recorded stories?
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What were the Lenape children expected to prioritize over play?
What were the Lenape children expected to prioritize over play?
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What was the last group of Native Americans to arrive in New Jersey after the Paleo-Indians and Archaic Indians?
What was the last group of Native Americans to arrive in New Jersey after the Paleo-Indians and Archaic Indians?
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Study Notes
Lenape People
- Nomad: A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home.
- Band: A small family group that lived and worked together.
- Adapt: To change one's ways of life to fit the environment.
- Culture: A way of life shared by a group.
- Oral Story: A spoken story used to share traditions and beliefs.
- Longhouse: A narrow building with curved roofs made of trees.
- Ancestor: Early members of a family.
- Wigwam: Small round houses made of trees.
Lenape Facts
- Migration: The earliest people from Asia arrived in what is now America by crossing a land bridge.
- NJ History: Paleo-Indians, Archaic Indians, Woodland Indians, and Lenape Indians lived in New Jersey (in that order).
- Group Name: Lenni Lenape means "original people."
- Clans: The Lenape had three clans: Wolf, Turtle, and Turkey.
- Clan Relationship: Children belonged to the same clan as their mother.
- Language: Two language groups: Munsee and Unami.
- Corn Dance: An annual celebration of the harvest.
- Hunting: The Lenape hunted animals like deer, beavers, elk, and bears.
- Food: Corn, beans, and squash were important crops.
- Gender Roles: Women were farmers and did cooking/food storage, men hunted and built houses, girls helped their mothers, boys went hunting with their fathers.
- Responsibilities: Lenape children had more responsibilities than children today.
- Communication: The Lenape used symbols to record stories and warnings on animal hides, rocks and bone.
- Oral Stories: Stories were crucial to passing down traditions and explaining beliefs about creation and past events.
- Values: Honesty, responsibility, respect for elders, and avoiding bringing shame to the family were important values.
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Explore the rich history and culture of the Lenape people. This quiz covers their nomadic lifestyle, clan structures, and the significance of oral stories in their tradition. Test your understanding of the Lenape's way of life and historical facts.
