Democracy in the Iroquois Confederacy

How did the members of the confederacy call themselves?

• Abenaki

• Blackfoot

• Haudenosaunee

• Comanche

What was the wampum used for?

• To suggest the seriousness of the message and the sincerity of whoever made it

• To make sure that everyone would have a turn talking at the fireplace

• So the babies would calm down and play with their siblings

• Just for fun. Back in the day they loved art.

This chart shows the process through which the voice of the people was heard. What does this tell us about the Iroquois Confederacy?

• They valued everyone's opinion as everyone (men, women, and children) had a say in the decision-making process.

• The Iroquois were very well organized.

• The Iroquois placed a lot of importance on the clan mothers as they were the sole decision-makers

• Chiefs made the decisions at the Grand Council

The _______ ensured the chiefs were representing the needs of the clan and nation

• The peacemaker

• Grand Chief

• Hoyaneh

• Clan Mother

The principle that helped maintain peace and created a system of government for the confederacy was called the...

• The Haudenosaunee

• The Gayaneshakgowa (The Great Law of Peace)

• Treaty of La Grande Paix de Montreal

• Royal Assent

The Iroquois made decisions through equality and fairness. This is shown through...

• Consensus building

• The Hoyaneh

• Having women share their opinions

Within the Iroquois Confederacy, what form of government was used?

• Direct Democracy

• Consensus Building

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

What was the primary purpose of the Iroquois Confederacy's formation?

• To establish trade routes

• To unite against common enemies

• To create a centralized monarchy

• To expand territory

Which of the following was a key feature of the Iroquois Confederacy's government?

• A single leader with absolute power

• A council of representatives from each nation

• A system of hereditary kings

• A parliament elected by popular vote

The Iroquois Confederacy is also known by what name?

• The Five Nations

• The Six Nations

• The Seven Nations

• The Eight Nations