Question

Which describes the roles of men and women in the social structure among Iroquois tribes?

A.Men sit on the Iroquois League council; women control the family, and descent is traced through the father’s line.


B.Men sit on the Iroquois League council and control the family; descent is traced through the mother’s line.


C.Men sit on the Iroquois League council; women control the family, and descent is traced through the mother’s line.

Answer 1

The answer is C.Men sit on the Iroquois League council; women control the family, and descent is traced through the mother’s line.
In Iroquois tribes, Women usually gained full control within the house, including how they teach the children and what food should be prepared.
When the leader of an Iroquois tribe fell, usually the closest female family is the one that will choose the next successor based on the female line.