The Iroquois Constitution Quiz

Who translated "The Iroquois Constitution"?

• Arthur C. Parker

• Dekanawidah

• Peabody Museum

• New York State Museum

What is the Tree of the Great Peace also known as?

• The Tree of Unity

• The Tree of Life

• The Tree of the Great Long Leaves

• The Tree of Knowledge

Which tribes formed the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Comanche

• Hopi, Zuni, Ute, Shoshone, Paiute

• Inuit, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian

What is the name of the office of the Onondaga chief?

• Addodarhoh

• Great Peace

• Tree of Life

• Council Fire

What is the main theme of the excerpt from "The Iroquois Constitution"?

• Planting trees for environmental conservation

• Establishing a framework of laws and practices for peace

• Describing the geography of the Iroquois land

• Discussing the history of the Iroquois Confederacy

What is the nature of the Great White Roots according to the text?

• War and conflict

• Peace and strength

• Wealth and prosperity

• Knowledge and wisdom

What must a nation outside the Five Nations do to be welcomed to take shelter beneath the Tree of the Long Leaves?

• Declare war on the Five Nations

• Obey the laws of the Great Peace and make known their disposition to the lords of the confederacy

• Pay a tribute to the Five Nations

• Send a representative to the council

What does the smoke of the confederate council fire symbolize?

• The beginning of a new season

• A call for war

• An invitation for other nations to see the council fire of the Great Peace

• A signal for a festival

What do the Onondaga lords do when they assemble for the purpose of holding a council?

• Declare war on neighboring nations

• Express their gratitude to their cousin lords and greet them

• Distribute wealth among the people

• Perform a ritual dance

What must a candidate lord furnish when he is to be installed?

• A golden crown

• Four strings of shells (or wampum) one span in length bound together at one end

• A written pledge

• A ceremonial robe