The Great Law Of Peace

The video explores the history and resilience of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois or Six Nations. It begins with the legend of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker, who sought to end the cycle of violence among the nations through the condolence ceremony. The formation of the Confederacy brought peace and power, but European contact introduced diseases and conflicts like the Beaver Wars. Despite modern challenges, the Haudenosaunee continue to resist colonization and maintain their cultural identity.

Which confederacy is known as the Six Nations?

• The United States

• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy

• The British Empire

• The French Alliance

Who was Hiawatha in the Haudenosaunee legend?

• A European explorer

• A French ally

• A war chieftain

• An Onondaga man who sought peace

What was the purpose of the condolence ritual taught by the Peacemaker?

• To prepare for war

• To process grief and end blood feuds

• To celebrate victories

• To trade with Europeans

What was Atotarho's initial reaction to the peace proposal?

• He accepted it immediately

• He proposed a counteroffer

• He rejected it due to his rage and hurt

• He was indifferent

What major event marked the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?

• The discovery of new agricultural techniques

• The election of a new war chieftain

• The acceptance of the condolence ritual by all nations

• The signing of a treaty with the French

What was the impact of European contact on the Haudenosaunee?

• It resulted in immediate alliances

• It had no significant impact

• It caused mass deaths due to diseases

• It led to peaceful trade relations

During which conflict did the Haudenosaunee initially try to remain neutral?

• The Seven Years War

• The American Revolution

• The Beaver Wars

• World War II

What was a significant challenge faced by the Haudenosaunee post-American Revolution?

• Loss of agricultural techniques

• Pressure to sell their land

• Alliance with the French

• Discovery of new territories

What was the US policy called that aimed to dismantle indigenous governments after World War II?

• Indian Assimilation

• Indian Termination

• Indian Expansion

• Indian Collaboration

What is the current status of the Haudenosaunee government?

• It is still active and resists colonization

• It has merged with the US government

• It no longer exists

• It operates only in Canada