Understanding the Iroquois Confederation

Which of the following statements best describes the Iroquois people?

• They are a single tribe from New York.

• They are a group of tribes that share a language and culture.

• They are a tribe from the southern United States.

• They are a group of tribes that only live in Canada.

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What was the main reason the five Iroquois tribes decided to form a confederation in the 1500s?

• To fight against European settlers.

• To make peace and work together.

• To expand their territory.

• To trade with other tribes.

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Which of the following tribes was NOT one of the original five Iroquois tribes?

• Mohawk

• Onondaga

• Cherokee

• Seneca

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How were women treated in Iroquois tribes?

• They were not allowed to participate in government.

• They were treated with great respect.

• They were considered less important than men.

• They were only responsible for household chores.

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What role did sachems play in the Iroquois confederation?

• They were warriors who defended the tribes.

• They were members of the government representing their tribes.

• They were traders who managed commerce.

• They were spiritual leaders.

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Which of the following best describes the government of the Iroquois confederation?

• It was a simple and informal system.

• It was a complicated and organized system.

• It was based on European models.

• It was a dictatorship.

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In which regions have the Iroquois lived for thousands of years?

• Southern United States and Mexico.

• Parts of Canada and New York state.

• Western United States and Canada.

• Central America and the Caribbean.

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What is the significance of the Iroquois language in identifying the Iroquois people?

• It is spoken by only one tribe.

• It is a unifying factor among multiple tribes.

• It is no longer spoken today.

• It is a written language only.

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How is the role of sachems in the Iroquois confederation similar to lawmakers in the United States today?

• Both are responsible for making and enforcing laws.

• Both are elected by the people.

• Both represent their respective groups in government.

• Both serve for life without any elections.

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What was the primary purpose of the Iroquois confederation's government?

• To manage trade with European settlers.

• To maintain peace and cooperation among the tribes.

• To expand their territory through warfare.

• To convert other tribes to their culture.

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