Iroquois Clans and Confederacy

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What was the primary purpose of establishing clans within the Iroquois Confederacy?

To establish a system of governance based on lineage.

To ensure peace and unity among the nations. (correct)

To create a hierarchy among the nations.

To promote trade and commerce between nations.

How did the Iroquois clan system influence family structures?

Husbands moved into their wives' longhouses, signifying the importance of matrilineal descent. (correct)

Clan membership was determined by a person's skills and abilities, regardless of their family background.

Families within a clan lived separately in different longhouses, fostering a sense of independence.

Children inherited their clan affiliation from their fathers.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of clans in Iroquois society?

Clan membership was fluid and could be changed based on individual preferences, allowing for a dynamic social structure.

Clans were named after animals, signifying the importance of nature and its influence on Iroquois culture. (correct)

Clans were formed primarily based on shared religious beliefs, promoting spiritual unity within the Confederacy.

Clan members were expected to marry within their own clan to maintain the purity of bloodlines.

How did the clan system help establish a sense of community among the Iroquois?

Members of the same clan, regardless of their nation, considered themselves family and provided hospitality to each other. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the graphic's visual representation of clans and nations?

It highlights the interconnectedness of clans and nations within the Iroquois Confederacy, emphasizing the web of relationships that bound them together. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of clan relationships within the Iroquois Confederacy?

Clan members were expected to marry within their own clan to maintain the purity of bloodlines. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement "The Peacemaker set up Iroquois society as matrilineal" mean?

The Peacemaker recognized that women played a significant role in Iroquois society and established a lineage system based on their maternal lines. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why were clans named after animals, such as wolf, bear, turtle, snipe, deer, beaver, heron, hawk, and eel?

The Iroquois believed that these animals held spiritual significance and represented various aspects of their culture. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Iroquois Confederacy

A union of different nations united for mutual benefit and peace.

Clan System

Organizational structure in Iroquois society based on family groups.