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21 Cards in this Set
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In terms of governmental body, what do the roots of the Tree of Peace in The Iroquois Constitution symbolize to the Iroquois confederacy?
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Strength and Unity
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According to the author of The Iroquois Constitution, what is the mission of the Five Nations?
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To include anyone who agrees to the Constitution
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To what other political organizations could you compare the Iroquois confederation and the Five Nations?
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The federal government and the states
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With which American institution could you compare the council of the Five Nations?
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The Congress
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In The Iroquois Constitution, what is the task of the eagle that sits at the top of the Tree of Long Leaves?
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To warn people of danger
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Who is meant to see the smoke of the confederacy council fire as it ascends to the sky?
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Iroquois allies
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Why do the lords of the Five Nations give thanks to the earth before they begin deliberations?
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Out of respect
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According to the author of The Iroquois Constitution, how do the Iroquois refer to their god?
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The great creator
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Read the following passage from The Iroquois Constitution and determine what a leader should NOT do: "It shall be a serious wrong for anyone to lead a lord into trivial affairs, for the people must ever hold their lords high in estimation out of respect to their honorable positions."
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To engage in unimportant activities
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What does a candidate for lordship in the confederacy pledge when he give four strings of shells?
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He pledges his loyalty to the Constitution.
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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 will be proof against anger, offensive actions, and criticism."
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You will not be easily hurt by criticism or anger
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According to The Iroquois Constitution, what does its author think about the value of anger?
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It is a self-destructive characteristic
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According to the author of The Iroquois Constitution, what is the most important goal of a confederate lord?
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To act for the welfare of all the people
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In the U.S. government, who is comparable with the Five Lords of the Iroquois Constitution?
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Individual state representatives
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Why do the lords of the Five Nations gather at the Tree of the Great Peace?
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To make agreements that apply to all
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Based on the selection, which element of society is of great importance to the author?
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Peace
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What do the four roots of the Tree of Great Peace symbolize?
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The regions of the confederacy
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What do the confederacy lords do before they discuss matters at their council?
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Express gratitude to one another
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What were the five tribes of the Iroquois mentioned in the constitution? |
Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, Mohawk |
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Who was the mastermind of the Iroquois Constitution according to legend? |
Dekanawida |
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What was Hiawatha's role regarding the constitution? |
He was the speaker/orator |
