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Worksheetsfrom the Iroquois Constitution SAVVAS
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
In terms of a governmental body, what do the roots of the Tree of the Great Peace in the Iroquois Constitution represent to the Iroquois confederacy?
sources of food
strength from unity
hidden secrets of rulers
differences among people
According to the Iroquois Constitution, what is the mission of the Five Nations?
to include anyone who agrees to the Iroquois Constitution
to exclude anyone not in one of the nations
to divide the nations against one another
to be always on the watch for danger
In the Iroquois Constitution, what is the task of the eagle that sits at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves?
to hunt food for the people
to warn the people of danger
to defend the people from evil
to fly and give news to the people
The word installed has multiple meanings. Which meaning of installed is the most likely meaning in this sentence from the Iroquois Constitution? When a candidate lord is to be installed he shall furnish four strings of shells (or wampum) one span in length bound together at one end.
attached
settled in
put in one place
sworn into leadership
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of constitute in this sentence from the Iroquois Constitution? Such will constitute the evidence of his pledge to the confederate lords that he will live according to the constitution of the Great Peace and exercise justice in all affairs.
negate; disprove
form; provide
discover; find
start; create
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of deliberation in this sentence from the Iroquois Constitution? Neither anger nor fury shall find lodgement in your mind and all your words and actions shall be marked with calm deliberation.
expertise
contentment
disagreement
contemplation
In the Iroquois Constitution, what is suggested to a lord when he is told the following? The thickness of your skin shall be seven spans—which is to say that you shall be proof against anger, offensive actions and criticism.
You will not be as flexible as other tribe members.
You will not need to wear heavy clothing outdoors.
c. You will not be easily hurt by disapproval or hostility.
True
False
d. You will not have to prove yourself to anyone.
a. You will have to prove yourself to everyone.
b. You will have to prove yourself to some people.
c. You will not have to prove yourself to anyone.
d. You will have to prove yourself to no one.
Which attributes does the Iroquois Constitution most expect from the leaders?
nerve and nobility
serenity and sympathy
courage and cleverness
simplicity and honesty
Which of these sentences from the Iroquois Constitution best supports the answer to Part A?
If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the confederacy.
“Now behold him. He has now become a confederate lord. See how splendid he looks.”
With endless patience you shall carry out your duty and your firmness shall be tempered with tenderness for your people.
Cast not over your shoulder behind you the warnings of the nephews and nieces should they chide you for any error or wrong you may do. . . .
