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What animal represnted the Iroquois clan?
the turtle clan
The people with the most power in the Iroquois villages were the what?
The people with the most power in Iroquois villages were the clan mothers. They were responsible for selecting and removing the chiefs, who were mainly male. Clan mothers also played a key role in decision-making and had authority over important matters in the community.
Who is in charge of the Iroquois?
the clan mother
What was the family role in the Iroquois tribe?
The Iroquois was a matrilineal tribe, meaning the Iroquois women owned their homes and children. They were divided into clans and each clan had a clan mother. Many families often lived together in longhouses. Each clan protected each other.
How many chiefs does one Iroquois clan have?
One Iroquois clan typically has one chief. The chief is selected based on their leadership qualities and is responsible for making decisions and representing the clan in matters of governance and diplomacy.
Who among the Iroquois chose the clan tribal chief?
a man
What was Polly Cooper's clan?
The Oneida tribe, part of the Iroquois nation.
What were the Iroquois placed in determined by their mother's?
The Iroquois were placed in their mother's clan, which determined their social status, role within the community, and inheritance patterns. The clan system was matrilineal, meaning descent was traced through the mother's line.
Describe the life and culture of the Iroquois?
In Iroquois society, the women held a special role. They believed to be linked to the earth's power to create life, hence women determined how the food would be distributed.
How did the Iroquois in the Northeast change their longhouse when joined his wife and clan?
When a new Iroquois husband joined his wife’s family, the clan simply made the longhouse longer by adding more bent saplings to the frame and elm bark slabs to the roof. A clan's family totem would be displayed on the doorway.
What way of life did the Iroquois believe in?
they were all the same in position exept for clan mothers
Who lives in a longhouse?
families and the mothers clan lived in a longhouse
