Iroquois Constitution (updated)

Why do the lords of the Five Nations gather at the Tree of the Great Peace?

• to have a family reunion

• to warm themselves at the fire

• to exchange goods and news

• to make agreements for peace

What does the eagle that sits at the top of the tree symbolize?

• the enemy

• a guardian

• a hunter

• an interpreter

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do the confederate lords do prior to discussing matters at the council meeting?

• exchange wampum

• express gratitude to one another and nature

• plant crops of maize

• predict the weather

What must a candidate lord offer in pledge in order to be installed into the confederate council?

• medicinal herbs

• a handwritten copy of the constitution

• animal pelts

• four strings of shells or wampum

Which of the following is the meaning of the passage below?

All those who obey the laws of the Great Peace shall welcomed to take shelter beneath the Tree of the Long Leaves.

• They can sleep under the tree.

• They can seek shelter during a storm.

• They are allowed to build homes under the tree.

• They will be allowed to join the confederacy.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on the passage, what would be the worst behavior a confederate lord could exhibit?

• deliberation

• self-interest or selfishness

• criticism

• error

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

According to the passage, which of the following should the lords NOT be concerned with?

• those who have died

• people currently living

• future generations

• the whole of the confederacy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do the deer antlers symbolize?

• a hunter

• a warrior

• a sign of lordship

• one who loves nature

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When the author says to the lords that those with self interest will be cast into OBLIVION, what does he mean?

• They will be forgotten

• They will be remembered

• They will be honored

• They will be ignored

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do the Iroquois refer to their god?

• the thunderer

• the mighty warrior

• the great creator

• the great wind