Roles of the Iroquois people
Men were responsible for the following aspects:
What is:
-Building the longhouses/canoes out of wood from trees
-Hunting and fishing
-Going to war if the Clan Mother agreed
-Chosen as Chiefs by the Clan Mother
These 5 tribes were present for the Grand Council meetings:
Who are the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, and Onondaga. (Tuscarora joined later on)
This is the definition of "consensus":
What is "a group of people agreeing on the same thing?"
The Hiawatha Belt represents the ________ _____ __ _________.
Great Law of Peace.
Women were responsible for the following aspects:
What is:
-Taking care of the "3 Sisters?" (Corn, beans, squash)
-Being a Clan Mother in some cases
-Planting
-Delivering "future generations" (birth)
This tribe was the "Keeper of the Fire":
Who are the Onondaga?
Who are the "People of the Longhouse?"
What did the Hiawatha Belt symbolize?
Working as one nation and working peacefully.
Clan Mothers were responsible for the following aspects:
What is:
-Choosing Chiefs for the Grand Council.
-Being present at the Grand Council to make sure their messages are delivered.
-Prepping ceremonies and food for them
These tribes were known as the "Younger Brothers":
Who are the Cayuga and Oneida?
Why did Hiawatha travel from tribe to tribe?
To request that all tribes join together as 1 nation peacefully, along with ending all wars amongst the tribes.
What do the symbols represent on the Hiawatha Belt?
Tree- The Tree of Peace where each tribe agreed to bury their weapons as a symbol of peace and collaboration as a confederacy.
Squares- Represent each tribe
Line- Represents peace amongst all tribes and that others are welcome to join.
These tribes were known as the "Older Brothers":
Who are the Mohawk (announced if the law passed) and Seneca?
What are the "Pros and Cons" of consensus? Give 2 for each category!
Pros- Everyone has a say, majority of people will be happy, fosters trust amongst groups.
Cons- Can take a long time to agree, very difficult with larger groups.
How is the story of the Hiawatha Belt shared from generation to generation?
Through teachings and spoken stories.
What is consensus?