Roles of Men
What were some of the main roles main jobs men had?
Hunting, building and crafting.
What were women called?
"Life's giver's."
What was the purpose of an arranged marriage
To keep wealth in the family
What did the men and woman think the spirits helped with in their lives.
Success in any venture hunting, house building basket making and other daily life activities.
What weapons did the men create?
Knives, spearheads and arrow heads.
What were woman's spiritual roles?
Acting as healers and spiritual guides.
What did having several wives make others think about you.
It is a sign of wealth and rank.
What spiritual practice was often used to determine capability for marriage?
Deviation or seeking visions
True or False:
A man's main job was to take care of the kids and wives.
false
True or false:
Woman helped hunt and fish
False
Were people allowed to refuse arranged marriages?
Yes, refusal was allowed but did not commonly happen
True or false gender roles were spiritually given?
True
What sports did the men play?
Stick ball, and archery
True or False:
The children would just play around.
False
the children would help cook, watch their dad hunt, and do chores around their house to help their moms.
What was the typical age for a woman to enter into an arranged marriage?
Usually around puberty or when they were considered ready for adult responsibilities
What was one of the most common spiritual belief of wisdom for both men and women?
Guidance from elders and ancestors
True or False:
Men collected plants and berries.
False, women collected plants and berries for food and medicinal purposes.
What did young women do to help their families?
They would help gather food and help manage the household.
What roles did spiritual beliefs play in the decision of arrange marriages?
Spiritual beliefs often guided decisions about marriage with shamans or spiritual leaders bringing good fortune
What did the men and women do to help emphasize the importance of nurturing the next generation?
Educate and teach