Indigenous peoples: society (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What does the term 'indigenous' refer to?
What does the term 'indigenous' refer to?
The first people to live in a place
What were the four main levels of Indigenous society organization?
What were the four main levels of Indigenous society organization?
Bands, chiefs, tribes, warrior societies
What was the most important social unit in Indigenous society?
What was the most important social unit in Indigenous society?
The band
How were Indigenous chiefs chosen for their position?
How were Indigenous chiefs chosen for their position?
By wisdom, warrior skills, or hunting ability
What happened if tribe members disagreed with a chief's decision?
What happened if tribe members disagreed with a chief's decision?
They did not have to obey it
What was the main purpose of tribes in Indigenous society?
What was the main purpose of tribes in Indigenous society?
Bands supported each other during crises
Who made up the warrior societies?
Who made up the warrior societies?
The best and most skilled warriors
What responsibilities did warrior societies have?
What responsibilities did warrior societies have?
Supervising hunts, protecting, leading raids
How were decisions made in Indigenous councils?
How were decisions made in Indigenous councils?
Everyone at council had to agree
What were men responsible for in Indigenous bands?
What were men responsible for in Indigenous bands?
Hunting animals and fighting enemies
What roles did women have in Indigenous bands?
What roles did women have in Indigenous bands?
Making clothing, preparing food, caring for home
How did the US government misunderstand Indigenous leadership?
How did the US government misunderstand Indigenous leadership?
They thought a chief's treaty bound all tribes