social Flashcards
what are the 5 original first nations in the IC and what are their roles?
mohawk and Seneca = older brothers
oneida and cayuga = younger brothers
onandoga = leaders of the council
what is the great law of peace?
when all groups join forces and promise to never fight
what is the tree of peace?
a symbol of the iroquois
what is a wampum?
a wampum is a belt made out of beads
how do men participate in government in the IC
the men make the decisions
how do woman participate in government in the IC
Woman pick the chiefs
name two cons of consensus
time consuming
requires organization and participation
name two pros of consensus
allows a fair decision to be reached
creates a decision which is acceptable to all
what is the oral tradition
story telling
what is matriarchy?
a system of society or
government ruled by woman or women