Role of Men & Women
Who is in charge of each clan?
Clan Mothers
What was it call when they got together to make decsions?
Grand Council
The Haudenosaunee shared stories orally to remember their history.
TRUE OR FALSE?
True
Where are the Haudenosaunee located?
Around Lake Ontario; Modern New York State
_____ would do the fighting, building and hunting.
Men
What would occur if they could not reach an agreement?
The process would begin again
True or False:
The Haudenosaunee often had written history such as journal entries from past chiefs and clan mothers.
False - their written history would be Wampum Belts.
What are the three different types of maps?
Geographic, Political, Historical
_____ were responsible for taking care of the crops, handing out the food and decided new locations for villages?
Women
What type of government do they have?
Representative Democracy
What do the squares on the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent? What does the tree represent?
Each nation within the Haudenosaunee
The Tree of Peace
What are the three sisters?
Why are they planted together?
Corn, beans, squash
They are planted together because they help each other grow
Men held the role of _____ at the Grand Council, but they were chosen by _______.
Men
Clan Mothers
Who had the final vote in decision making and why?
Onondaga because Tadadago did not want to join unless that power was given.
What reminded the Chiefs about the values and beliefs of the Haudenosaunee as they made thier decisions at Grand Council?
The Hiawatha Wampum Belt
What is the Two Row Wampum Belt?
Represents the Great Law of Peace. Each nation has a symbol in the belt and they are united together.
Which gender had a bigger role in decision making: Men or Women?
Both had an equal say in decision making.
Did the Haudenosaunee have a dedicated spokes person at Grand Council?
No. Each chief got equal opportunities to discuss their nations opinions and beliefs.
Why do women play such an important role in the Haudenosaunee? Why do they believe they are so important?
Women were seen as important figures in their society because they continued their lineage (gave birth), and grew crops from the body of Mother Earth. They were well respected for their ability to create life.
Name all of the Nations in the Haudenosaunee
1. Onondaga
2. Oneida
3. Seneca
4. Mohawk
5. Cayuga
6.Tuscarora