Iroquois Rattles

  Native Americans used rattles to accompany their dancing and singing.  Rattles were also used in many types of festivals and ceremonies. The materials the Iroquois used to make their rattles came from many natural sources. Rattles varied in size and made different sounds and pitches.

Directions:  Base your answers to the questions below on the information and pictures above, and your knowledge of social studies.

 1.  When were rattles used by the Iroquois?________________________

2.  Name the plant and two of the animals mentioned that were used in the making of rattles.

3.  The rattles were made from natural materials.  What materials might have been put inside the rattles to make the shaking noise?

4.  Name a material that could be used to make a rattle but would not have been used by the Iroquois. State your reason why it would not have been used.