Which First Nations tribe were referred to as “the people of the longhouse”?  1 pointa) Haudenosauneeb) Anishinabec) Mi’kmaqd) Beothuk

The First Nations tribe referred to as "the people of the longhouse" is the Haudenosaunee (a). The Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, comprised several tribes including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later the Tuscarora. They lived in longhouses, which were large structures that housed multiple families, and their society is known for its rich traditions, governance, and contributions to land use and agriculture. This term signifies their architectural style and cultural identity, deeply rooted in communal living and cooperation among clans.