Question

1. why did the 5 nations make peace in the 1500s?

a. to fight europeans and the lenape
b. to survive long, harsh winters in the north
c. to work together to protect their land and keep peace

1. how are haudenosaunee clans organized?

a. the clans are matrilineal- organized by mothers
b. the clans are patrilineal- organized by fathers
c. the clans are monarchies- organized by kings and queens

1. which of the following is not a job of a clan mother?

a. assign names to other people
b. nominate a male leader
c. lead warriors into battle

1. how many people typically lived in a longhouse?

a. one family of 5
b. several families, 60 people
c. everyone in the village, 200 people

1. how did the haudenosanuee use stories?

a. to pass along history and lessons
b. to entertain children, similar to television
c. to waste time during the summer

Explanation:

1. The Five Nations (Haudenosaunee) formed the Great Peace to unite against external threats, protect their territories, and maintain internal harmony.
2. Haudenosaunee clans trace lineage and leadership through the maternal line, making them matrilineal.
3. Clan mothers held governance and social roles like naming and nominating leaders, but leading warriors into battle was not their responsibility.
4. Longhouses were large communal dwellings designed to house multiple extended families, typically around 60 people.
5. Haudenosaunee oral stories were a core way to preserve cultural history, teach values, and pass down knowledge across generations.

Answer:

1. c. To work together to protect their land and keep peace
2. a. The clans are matrilineal- organized by mothers
3. c. Lead warriors into battle
4. b. Several families, 60 people
5. a. To pass along history and lessons