The Iroquois Constitution

In Dekanawida's statement, the Tree of Great Peace is

• just an actual tree

• only a symbol

• both an actual tree and a symbol for other things

• neither actual nor symbolic

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In the Iroquois Constitution, who has the ability to impeach chiefs?

• Dekanawida alone

• the Union Lords only

• the Onondaga Nation as a whole

• the women of the Confederacy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When Dekanawida says, "The Lords of the Confederacy of the Five Nations shall be mentors of the people for all time," he is declaring that the Lords will

• guide the people of the Five Nations, whom they serve

• rule like kings over the people of the Five Nations

• settle disputes between people

• have eternal life

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following seems to be the most important issue to Dekanawida?

• Ensuring economic stability

• Achieving and maintaining peace

• Securing absolute power for the Confederate Council

• Entertaining a wide audience

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which element of the Iroquois Constitution is least like the Constitution of the United States?

• a system of checks and balances

• political and religious freedom

• political power for women

• the goal of protecting life, property, and liberty

In terms of a governmental body, what do the roots of the Tree of the Great Peace in the Iroquois Constitution symbolize to the Iroquois Confederacy?

• strength from unity

• differences among people

• hidden secrets of rulers

• sources of food

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

According to the Iroquois Constitution, what is the mission of the Five Nations,

• to include anyone who agrees with the Iroquois Constitution

• to be always on the watch for danger

• to divide the nations against one another

• to exclude anyone not in one of the nations

With which American institution could you compare the council of the Five Nations?

• the Supreme Court

• The Chamber of Commerce

• the Treasury Department

• Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

To what other political organizations could you compare the Iroquois Confederation and the Five Nations?

• the city council and the voters

• the federal government and the states

• a kingdom and its army

• a school district and its teachers

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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 defend the people from evil

• to warn the people of danger

• to fly and give news to the people

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5