Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

What community is this story from?

• The Haudenosaunee People

• The Lenape People

• Queens Residents

• Dutch Settlers

Why did the nations put their weapons under the tree?

• To hide them from Tadodaho

• To symbolize making peace with each other

• They didn't have another place to put them

• To share them with eachother

What does the tree symbolize for the Haudenosaunee?

• Mother Earth

• The natural resources of the land

• Where they get wood for longhouses

• Peace between the 5 nations

Why did the war chiefs not want to join Hiawatha and the Peacemaker at first?

How did the Peacemaker say they could be set free?

• By fighting Tadodaho

• By capturing Tadodaho

• Through forgiveness

• Through singing

The tree where they put their weapons is called the "Tree of _____"

Why did Hiawatha make medicine for Tadodaho?

Why was Hiawatha angry with Tadodaho?

• Tadodaho said mean things to him

• Tadodaho stole his money and food

• Tadodaho beat him at a game

• Tadodaho killed his family

In the end, did all five nations decide to live peacefully together?

• Yes

• No

What was the message of the story?