Haudenosaunee/Iroquois Confederacy Pt 1 Flashcards
Where did the Haudenosaunee live?
The Northeastern US, Eastern Ontario and Southern Quebec
What do the colours on wampum represent?
White is for peace, and purple is for more serious matters
What 5 groups originally formed the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?
Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk
What are Wampum belts made out of?
Shells and strings
What is the purpose of Wampum Belts?
Wampum records history, informs leaders, explains who they are.
Who were the keepers of the Western gate?
Seneca
Which tribe were known as the Keepers of the Fire?
The Onondaga
True or False: Tododaga was a war and power hungry person
True
true or false: the mohawk were keepers of fire, most seats, and meetings were held on their land
False
What was the name of the girl who had her longhouse on a crossroads and would offer food to share food amongst tribes?
Jigonsaseh
What does the word, “Haudenosaunee” mean?
People of the longhouse
What does the word, “Haudenosaunee” mean?
People of the longhouse
Who holds more power among the Haudenosaunee people? The Men’s council or the Clan Mothers?
Clan Mothers
What is the name of the belt that has the tree of peace at the centre?
The Hiawatha belt
True or False: Historically, Tododaho had scales and snakes coming out of his hair.
False.
