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Which activity is considered a primary male role within the community?
Which activity is considered a primary male role within the community?
What structures are primarily used as homes by the community?
What structures are primarily used as homes by the community?
Who primarily participates in the decision-making meetings?
Who primarily participates in the decision-making meetings?
What is one of the adaptations Europeans made from the community's practices?
What is one of the adaptations Europeans made from the community's practices?
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What role do children primarily have within the community?
What role do children primarily have within the community?
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Which activities are primarily associated with the roles of women in this society?
Which activities are primarily associated with the roles of women in this society?
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What is the significance of land in this community?
What is the significance of land in this community?
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What was a common activity for children in this society?
What was a common activity for children in this society?
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Which food crops were crucial to the community’s agriculture?
Which food crops were crucial to the community’s agriculture?
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How were decisions made within the community?
How were decisions made within the community?
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Who were the primary leaders of the community?
Who were the primary leaders of the community?
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What were the primary uses of land in this society?
What were the primary uses of land in this society?
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What role did the Clan mothers play in community life?
What role did the Clan mothers play in community life?
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Study Notes
Roles of Men
- Hunting was a primary role for men.
- Killing a moose was a significant demonstration of manhood.
Roles of Women
- Women were responsible for agriculture
- This included tending and harvesting crops
- Women were also responsible for caring for children.
Roles of Children
- Children helped their mothers with tasks like sewing.
- Young girls learned to sew and make moccasins.
Daily Life
- Communities stayed in one location for many years
- If crops failed settlements would relocate
- Settlements could hold up to 1,500 people
Land Use
- Agriculture was important
- Growing corn, beans, and squash was a main focus
- Mother Earth was respected
- Haudenosaunee used baskets to prepare corn.
Decision-Making
- Land was of immense importance
- If land could not support the people, they moved
- Clan mothers consulted with leaders for important decisions.
Leaders in the Community
- Clan mothers played a key role in decision-making
- Hoyaneh (Mohawk leaders) were important decision makers within settlements
- Grand council
- Peacemaker
Influence on Canadian Life Today
- Toboggans and canoes were adopted by Europeans
- Indigenous snowshoes influenced Canadian winter wear.
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Explore the intricate roles of men, women, and children in Indigenous communities, focusing on their responsibilities in hunting, agriculture, and decision-making. This quiz delves into the significance of land use and the respect for Mother Earth within these societies. Test your knowledge on the social structures that supported these communities.
