Roles in Iroquois Society

What role/jobs did women play in Iroquois society?

• Warriors

• Clan Mothers

• Hunters

• Chiefs

What role/jobs did men play in the Iroquois society?

• Clan Mothers

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Teachers

Did men and women have political rights in Iroquois society? If so, describe.

• Only men had rights

• Only women had rights

• Both had rights

• Neither had rights

Describe the role of the Clan Mother.

• Leader of the warriors

• Spiritual guide

• Political leader

• Family caretaker

Who were the leaders of Iroquois society?

• Warriors

• Clan Mothers

• Chiefs/Hoyaneh

• Farmers

How was the Iroquois Confederacy formed?

• Through a series of battles

• By a peace treaty among tribes

• By the influence of European settlers

• Through trade agreements

Name the 5 original members of the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Iroquois

• Mohawk, Sioux, Apache, Navajo, Seneca

• Oneida, Cherokee, Onondaga, Cayuga, Sioux

Who was the 6th nation to join the Confederacy?

• Cherokee

• Tuscarora

• Navajo

• Apache

What is the symbolism behind the Tree of Peace?

• Unity and strength

• Wealth and prosperity

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Power and dominance

What is a Wampum belt?

• A traditional garment

• A ceremonial headdress

• A belt made of shell beads

• A type of footwear