Iroquois Society

What were the Iroquois nations divided into?

• Tribes

• Clans

• Villages

• Families

Each clan was identifiable by an animal such as bear, wolf, turtle, snipe, eel, heron, hawk, beaver, and ____.

• deer

• lion

• elephant

• giraffe

The role of Clan Mothers in Iroquois society was to:

• lead the clan in battle

• manage the clan's agricultural activities

• choose and advise the chiefs

• conduct trade with other tribes

What are the 'Three Sisters' that the Iroquois survived on?

• Corn, beans, squash

• Wheat, rice, barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers

• Apples, oranges, bananas

Who were responsible for serving on the Grand Council in Iroquois society?

• The Clan Mothers

• The Chiefs

• The Warriors

• The Elders

What was the role of women and clan mothers in the Iroquois society?

• They were primarily responsible for hunting and warfare.

• They held significant political power and were responsible for selecting leaders.

• They were mainly involved in trade and commerce.

• They had no significant role in the society.

What was the role of men in the Iroquois society?

• Hunters and warriors

• Farmers and gatherers

• Traders and merchants

• Spiritual leaders

Define the term: Clan Mothers.

• Clan Mothers are the elder women in a clan who hold significant authority and responsibility in the governance and decision-making processes of their communities, particularly in Indigenous cultures.

• Clan Mothers are the youngest members of a clan who are responsible for organizing social events.

• Clan Mothers are the male leaders of a clan who oversee hunting and gathering activities.

• Clan Mothers are mythical figures in folklore with no real-world responsibilities.

What is the name that the people of the Six Nations called themselves?

• Iroquois

• Haudenosaunee

• Mohawk

• Seneca

Fill in the blank: The Iroquois Confederacy was formed hundreds of years ago in ________, long before Europeans first arrived here.

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa