Roles of Men & Women
TRUE OR FALSE: In Iroquois society, men were more important than women.
FALSE! Men & women were seen as equals. They both helped the village, but in different ways.
Was the Iroquois Nation a PATRIARCHY or MATRIARCHY?
MATRIARCHY! Go ladies!
What are moccasins?
Shoes made out of animal skins.
What are "the three sisters"
Corn, bean, and squash
What were some of the duties for the MEN?
Clearing the land for crops, hunt/fish, build longhouses canoes & tools, fight in wars, barter (trade) goods with others.
Who was in charge of the longhouses?
WOMEN!
What did they use to dye their clothing pretty colours?
Flowers & plants
Why was corn SO important?
It could be used in so many ways! Boiled, roasted, used in soups and they could use it to make flour.
What were the WOMEN'S duties?
Children got their clan membership from their mother's or father's side of the family?
MAMA'S SIDE!
What did the Iroquois use to make their jewellery and headdresses?
Jewellery: shells, stones, animal teeth.
Headdresses: feathers, bird beaks and moose fur.
How did the Iroquois produce the 3 Sisters?
By planting, growing & harvesting them! (farming)
What is a SACHEM?
Important leader, chosen by other members of the clan (the older women).
Must be wise.
Responsible for keeping traditions and relations & responsible for trade with others.
What is the council?
Made up of chiefs and male elders.
Made important decisions together about trading, wars & political life.
What did men & women wear?
Men: leggings (like pants)
Women: tunic (long shirt) and a skirt
What kind of protein did they eat?
Meat & Fish
Who is the WAR CHIEF?
A great warrior, bold & brave, protects the clan.
He leads battles & plans battle strategies.
True or False: Not every village had a council.
FALSE! Every village DID have a council!
True of False: the Iroquois painted their faces for Halloween.
FALSE! They painted their faces when going to war and to celebrate in ceremonies!
What is banik?
Bread (made from corn flour!)