Which of the following describes the 'longhouse' used by the Iroquois?
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Correct answer: A permanent wooden structure housing multiple related families
Longhouses were the center of Iroquois social life. Built from wood and bark, they could be up to 100 feet long and were occupied by an extended matrilineal family, reflecting the importance of kinship ties.
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