Eagle Song Chapter 3 & 4

The Mohawk nation thought war was good because

• The sun gives them power

• The sun itself loves to see war which is why we have such power.

• The sun itself hates to see war which is why we have such power.

• The moon is powerful so we need to be powerful in war.

Why did Aionwahta leave his village?

• His daughter died.

• The chief asked him to leave.

• His sister died.

• The Mohawk people were used to war and death and they made fun of him in his grief.

Who is the monster that ruled the Onondagas?

• Hiawatha

• Aionwahta

• Adodarhonh

• Peacemaker

What happened when the Onondaga and Aionwahta tried to reach Adodarhonh? Check all that apply.

• Adodarhonh made a storm overturn their canoes.

• He made a snowstorm come and stop them.

• The ground became marshy and they could go no further.

• One by one Aionwahta's daughters died one by one.

What does Haii haii mean?

• Peace

• It is good inded

• It is helpful

• Love

What did the Turtle say Aionwahta would made the nations of the Longhouse like?

• The eagle

• The great sun

• The great corn

• The wampum belt

Why were people not listening to the Peacemaker

• They didn't want peace

• They couldn't understand the Peacemaker because of his teeth

• They were waiting for Adodaronh

• They didn't speak the same language

What did the Peacemaker do when he met Aionwahta

• He took away his food

• He took away his weapons

• He took away his sorrow

• He took away his daughters

How did Aionwahta and the Peacemaker convince Adodaronh to join them in peace?

• They untwisted his body and cut his toenails.

• They combed the snakes from his hair and shampooed it.

• They untwisted his body and combed the snakes from his hair.

• They twisted his body and put snakes in his hair.

What did dad say bad humans can do when changed into good humans? (page 37)