1. Multi-family dwellings
2. Iroquois longhouses could be up to 100 feet long and accommodate multiple families of up to 60 people.
Agriculture:
1. Developed Three Sister Farming, a agricultural technique:
- Corn
- Beans
- Squash
2. These crops had a mutually beneficial impact, promoting healthy soil and increased yields.
Hunting and Fishing:
1. Iroquois society relied heavily on hunting and fishing for sustenance.
2. They utilized various tools, including bows, arrows, spears, nets, and traps, for hunting game such as deer, bear, and turkey.
3. Skilled fisherman, utilized canoes, hooks and lines, nets, and weirs to catch fish.
Navigation and Transportation:
1. Canoes: Iroquois made birch bark canoes, enabling efficient transportation on rivers, lakes, and streams.
2. Snowshoes and Toboggans: For winter, they used snowshoes and toboggans to navigate snow-covered landscapes.
Clothing and Adornments:
1. Iroquois dressed in deerskin and other animal pelts, providing protection from harsh climates.
2. Wampum Beads: They crafted wampum beads from quahog clamshell for adornments, ornaments, and ceremonial purposes. These beads also held value as currency and were used in diplomacy and trade.
Pottery and Cooking Utensils:
1. Iroquois women used clay to create pottery, including cooking pots, jars, and bowls, which were important cooking and storage tools.
2. Wooden utensils such as spoons, ladles, and bowls were skillfully carved for different culinary purposes.
Textiles and Weaving:
1. Iroquois utilized native plant fibers such as dogbane and nettle to weave, produce textiles for clothing, and make rope and cordage.
2. Corn husk bags: They crafted decorative corn husk bags, which were widely used for storing food, medicine, and other items.
Musical Instruments:
1. Iroquois created various musical instruments, such as rattles, flutes, and drums, to accompany ceremonies, dances, and social events.