What was the Iroquois religion?
They believed the Creator, or Great Spirit, made the world. They also believed almost all natural things were under the care of spirits such as the wind, clouds, rain, trees, plants, and medicines. These spirits were not worshipped as gods. They were assistants to the Great Spirit. Each nation had Keepers of the Faith in charge of religious festivals who organized the festivals and performed some of the rituals. The Iroquois respected others’ religions, and they did not try to force their beliefs on anyone. Top of Page What I Learned Section 2 — Define the following words: Wampum: Beads from seashells woven into different picture patterns used in Condolence Ceremonies, by messengers, and to record important information and great events Moccasins: strong, comfortable shoes made from softened animal skins, and often decorated with special designs Snowshoes: a special kind of winter shoe that was 3 feet long and sixteen inches wide and made from pieces of hickory wood bent round at the t
