Who are the Haudenosaunee?
What does Haudenosaunee mean?
People who Build
What is the popular sports game that the Haudenosaunee play
Lacrosse
What is one trait that clan mothers look for in a chief
Honesty / Kindheartedness
Think clearly
Uphold the Great Law
Withstand criticism
Loyalty to the family
Knowledge of traditions and ceremonies
Represent people fairly
How were chief's treated in Haudenosaunee society
They are treated with respect because of their wisdom but they are considered the same as everyone else.
Name two of the six nations apart of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, Tuscarora
What is the name for the space that they live in
Longhouse
What is chieftainship?
The ability for a clan mother to chose a chief
What did War Chief's do?
War chiefs were selected by the Nations to sit on the grand council and gather for war time.
Where roughly did these nations live?
New York / Ontario
How were different clans categorized?
They were identified by animals
How might a clan mother ensure the chiefs continue to do their jobs properly?
If the clan mother did not approve of the decisions the chief made she could choose a new chief for her clan.
What do Pine Tree Chiefs do?
Pine Tree Chiefs were selected by the Chiefs and took an interest in public affairs.
What is the important symbol of their society?
Tree of Peace
Women raised corn, beans and squash as the main food supply of the Iroquois. These crops are known as...
The Three Sisters
What was a clan mother's job during war time
To decide if they go to war but not actually fight in the war
What was a Chief's job during war time
Listen to clan mothers and fight in wars if they decide
What is Confederacy?
A partnership that is agreed on by nations or groups of people.
What is a Collective Identity?
A shared belief system that often included the same language, culture, values and attitudes.
What is a Wampum Belt
Wampum belts are strings or a collection of strings that were generally made up of white and purple beads cut from shells. Each string or belt carried a different message.
What is a chief's main role or task in the Haudenosaunee confederacy
Ultimately, the chiefs looked after the welfare and affairs of the clan.