Read the excerpt from the “Funeral Addresses” section of the Iroquois Constitution.At the funeral of a chief woman, say: “Now we become reconciled as you start away. You were once a chief woman in the Five Nations' Confederacy. You once were a mother of the nations. Now we release you for it is true that it is no longer possible for us to walk about together on the earth."According to this excerpt, which statement best describes the role of women in Iroquois society?
Answer
A
Women were not considered tribal leaders, but they were respected by their communities.
B
Women were solely responsible for making important decisions that affected the entire tribe.
C
Women were responsible for making important decisions concerning their own families.
D
Women were respected as leaders of the community, and some held the position of chief.
Explanation
The excerpt calls the deceased a “chief woman” and says she had been “a chief woman in the Five Nations’ Confederacy” and “a mother of the nations.” These titles show that women could hold leadership positions and were respected in the community. Therefore, the best choice is that women were respected as leaders, and some held the position of chief.
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