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WorksheetsMaking Decisions - The Iroquois Way
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Some Iroquois Nations had more chiefs than others. This was because....
some nations complained more.
the Peacemaker could not count.
it was to make up for the distance some nations had to travel to make it to the council meetings.
some nations were larger than others.
What are TWO reasons why a clan mother would dismiss a chief.
The chief was not her own son or husband.
The chief could not play lacrosse well.
The chief committed a serious crime
The chief ignored the wishes of his clan.
By considering "the Seventh Generation", the Grand Council was....
making sure that at least seven people would benefit from their decision.
making sure that their decision would benefit 7 previous generations.
making sure their decision would benefit 7 future generations.
making sure their decision could stand the test of time.
Which Canadian democratic principle is NOT shared by the Iroquois?
majority rule
common good
freedom of speech
equality
Appointing chiefs for clans BEST shows which "principle of Democracy"?
equity/equality
freedom
justice
representation
The Chiefs of the Grand Council had the same level of authority. This best shows which "Principle of Democracy"
justice
freedom
representation
equity/equality
Which characteristic would NOT be a descriptor for the consensus decision making model of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Participants were able to speak freely on a topic.
Participants made decisions based on what everyone thought was for the common good.
Participants made decisions based on majority rule.
Participants were expected to listen to and have an open mind towards others.
Men were the chiefs of the Grand Council, but women were the heads of the family and appointed the chiefs. This BEST demonstrates which "Principle of Democracy".
Freedom
Representation
Justice
Equity/Equality
The "Great Peace" gave individuals the freedom to pass through other Nation's territories. This BEST shows which right from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
collective rights
mobility rights
fundamental freedoms
democratic rights
Which two nations were known as the "Older Brothers"?
Mohawk
Onondaga
Cayuga
Seneca
Oneida
Which two Nations were known as the "Younger Brothers"?
Mohawk
Cayuga
Seneca
Oneida
Onondaga
Which Nation had the most representatives and were responsible for starting each council?
Mohawk
Seneca
Oneida
Onondaga
Cayuga
No Grand Council meeting could take place without ....
a canoe.
a fire.
a mace.
a wampum.
Consensus is ....
reaching an agreement with all present.
communicating respectfully.
making most people happy with an agreement.
letting one person make a decision that works for all.
If an agreement is not made between the "Older" and "Younger" brothers , which are TWO options that could be taken?
The Onondaga make the decision themselves.
A "majority rule" vote is taken.
The Onondaga ask the "Older" brothers to look at the issue again.
The chiefs go back to their clans to get advice from their people.
Which two things are advantages of Consensus decision making?
Because everyone must agree, most/all people are happy with the decision.
Decisions are made quickly.
A small number of people can completely stall the decision making process.
Many points of view are heard and considered while making a decision.
If you have to make a decision on something quickly, which model would you use?
Majority Rule
Consensus
If you wanted to make a decision that would have the most "buy in" for citizens, you would use...
Majority Rule
Consensus
Both the Canadian government and Iroquois Grand Council have a speaker.
True
False
The clan system helped the nations of the Iroquois Confederacy get along.
True
False
