Iroquois Constitution Quiz

What are the principles of the Iroquois Constitution?

• Freedom, war, inequality, and corruption.

• Unity, peace, equity, and justice.

• Individualism, conflict, discrimination, and oppression.

• Separation, violence, prejudice, and tyranny.

How did the Iroquois Constitution influence American democracy?

• By introducing the concept of a representative government and the idea of a separation of powers.

• By advocating for a strong executive branch and limited checks and balances

• By promoting a system of direct democracy and eliminating the need for representatives

• By establishing a monarchy and centralizing power

Who were the key figures involved in the creation of the Iroquois Constitution?

• Founding fathers of the United States

• European explorers

• Japanese samurais

• Leaders of the five nations

What is the significance of the Great Law of Peace in the Iroquois Constitution?

• It was a military strategy used by the Iroquois Confederacy.

• It was a religious text that outlined the Iroquois beliefs.

• It established a system of governance and principles for the Iroquois Confederacy.

• It was a treaty between the Iroquois Confederacy and European settlers.

How did the Iroquois Confederacy function under the Iroquois Constitution?

• Through a hierarchical structure with one tribe having ultimate authority over the others.

• Through a council of leaders, consensus decision-making, and a balance of power between tribes.

• Through a system of direct democracy with all members voting on every decision.

• Through a monarchy with a single ruler.

What role did women play in the Iroquois Confederacy according to the Iroquois Constitution?

• Women had significant political and property rights.

• Women were considered property and had no rights.

• Women had no role in the Iroquois Confederacy.

• Women were only allowed to participate in religious ceremonies.

What are the similarities between the Iroquois Constitution and the United States Constitution?

• Democratic government, division of powers, written constitution

• Oligarchy, concentration of power, oral tradition

• Monarchy, centralization of power, unwritten constitution

• Dictatorship, separation of powers, unwritten constitution

What are the differences between the Iroquois Constitution and the United States Constitution?

• The Iroquois Constitution was written before the United States Constitution.

• The Iroquois Constitution does not have a separation of powers, unlike the United States Constitution.

• The Iroquois Constitution is followed by the Iroquois Confederacy, while the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

• The Iroquois Constitution is only applicable to Native American tribes, while the United States Constitution applies to all citizens.

How did the Iroquois Confederacy influence the formation of the United States government?

• Through the concept of monarchy and absolute rule.

• Through the concept of a confederation and the principles of representative democracy.

• Through the concept of communism and collective ownership.

• Through the concept of anarchy and absence of government.

What is the first thing the leaders do before starting their meeting?

• Shake hands and give thanks to nature

• Sing