Chapter 4: Iroquois Confederacy Review

Where (geographically) was the Iroquois Confederacy formed?

• The Iroquois Confederacy was formed near Lake Ontario in the upper New York State.

• The Iroquois Confederacy was formed in the Great Plains region.

• The Iroquois Confederacy was formed in the Appalachian Mountains.

• The Iroquois Confederacy was formed in the Mississippi River Valley.

In what year was the Iroquois Confederacy founded?

• 1142

• 1492

• 1607

• 1776

True or false. The Iroquois Confederacy has influenced the government of Canada and the USA.

• True

• False

How did the Haudenosaunee traditionally recount their past?

• The Haudenosaunee passed down their traditions and stories through oral history.

• They used written records and manuscripts.

• They relied on pictorial carvings and paintings.

• They used a system of symbolic knots and strings.

The longhouse is an important place in the government of the Iroquois because:

• it serves as a meeting place for decision-making and governance.

• it is used primarily for storage of food and goods.

• it is a place for religious ceremonies only.

• it is the residence of the Iroquois chief.

Review the advantages and disadvantages of consensus as a way of decision making.

• It is good for small groups and everyone is happy with the decision.

• It can be time consuming and not work well in big groups.

• Both of the above.

• None of the above.

What are the names of the 5 original nations of the Iroquois Confederacy and the 6th one that joined much later?

What are the roles and responsibilities of the Clan Mother?

• Knowing and keeping the Great Law of Peace, promoting the welfare of their clan, Seeking the advice of the Women’s Council and the Men’s Council and choosing, assigning and if necessary, removing the Hoyaneh

• Knowing and keeping the Great Law of Peace, Knowing and fulfilling their role in ceremonies and the Grand Council, Listening to the advice of the Clan Mothers, Thinking of what’s best for their people now and in the future, Building consensus on issues, Being honest and kind hearted, Being able to withstand criticism

• Building a consensus on issues, Advising the Clan Mothers, growing and caring for the Three Sisters

• Building a consensus on issues, Advising the Clan Mothers, hunting and fishing

What role do children have in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• They have no role

• They are decision-makers

• They are messengers

• They listen to discussions

Look at the 9 clans and remember why the Peacemaker established a clan system. They were established to unite the nations and ensure peace among them.

• To divide the nations

• To unite the nations and ensure peace

• To create competition among clans

• To establish a new government