History of North America Quiz

Which tribes did the French attempt to form alliances with in the early 17th century?

• Cherokee and Sioux

• Navajo and Apache

• Inuit and Cree

• Wendat Hurons and Algonquins

What was the primary material used for constructing the longhouses of the Iroquois?

• Stone

• Brick

• Clay

• Wood

What symbolic role did the Seneca nation play in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Keepers of the Eastern Door

• Keepers of the Fire

• Keepers of the Northern Door

• Keepers of the Western Door

Which nation was known as the 'keepers of the fire' in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Mohawk

• Onondaga

• Oneida

• Cayuga

In what year did the Tuscarora officially become part of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• 1622

• 1722

• 1822

• 1922

How many Saums did the Onondaga have in the Iroquois council?

• 14

• 10

• 9

• 8

Who was responsible for appointing the Saums in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• The eldest male members

• The entire tribe

• The clan mothers

• The war chiefs

What could the clan mothers do if a Saum was not fulfilling his duties?

• Promote him

• Impeach him

• Reward him

• Ignore him

What was the role of the war chief in the Iroquois governance system?

• To appoint clan mothers

• To oversee trade agreements

• To lead the council meetings

• To manage military affairs

What was the symbolic significance of the antlers in the Iroquois leadership?

• They were a sign of nobility

• They represented wealth

• They indicated age

• They symbolized peace