The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy

Which of the following was one of the original nations of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Cherokee

• Cayuga

• Seminole

• Apache

What was the main purpose of forming the Iroquois Confederacy?

• To celebrate festivals together

• To share food resources

• To unite for peace and strength

• To trade with Europeans

What did the Iroquois Confederacy use to symbolize their unity?

• A sacred tree

• A wampum belt

• A stone monument

• A river

Which of the following nations was added to the Iroquois Confederacy last?

• Seneca

• Onondaga

• Mohawk

• Tuscarora

What type of government did the Iroquois Confederacy have?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Theocracy

What were the Iroquois homes traditionally called?

• Tipis

• Longhouses

• Igloos

• Cottages

Which Iroquois nation was known as the "Keepers of the Western Door"? Infer the answer by looking at a map where the tribes lived.

• Oneida

• Seneca

• Mohawk

• Cayuga

Which item was often used in Iroquois ceremonies and storytelling?

• Drums

• Feathers

• Wampum

• Trumpets

What was an important agricultural product of the Iroquois?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Potatoes

What type of clothing did the Iroquois typically wear?

• Silk robes

• Cotton shirts

• Buckskin clothing

• Wool sweaters