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The Iroquois Confederacy
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Test your knowledge on the history, culture, and governance of the Iroquois Confederacy
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1
True or false: Women had no power in Iroquois society.
False
True
2
The Iroquois Nations lived in:
Igloos
Wigwams
Longhouses
Adobe houses
Tipis
Chickee Houses
3
Which animal clan is NOT one of the Iroquois clans?
Turtle
Eel
Bear
Wolf
Eagle
Bear
4
Who decided whether or not to go to war?
The Turtle Clan
Clan Mothers
The Grand Council
War Chiefs
Pine Tree Chiefs
No one! The iroquois were all about peace!
5
Did Iroquois men and women have the same governing roles?
Yes, any person could take part in any government position
No, men chose the clan mothers who made the decisions
Yes, Women could be chiefs, and men could choose chiefs
No, clan mothers chose chiefs, but men made decisions
6
How long is seven generations?
200 years
280 years
80 years
240 years
160 years
120 years
7
Which nation joined the Confederacy last?
Seneca
Mohawk
Cayuga
Onondaga
Oneida
Tuscarora
8
Which of these is a key value of the Iroquois?
Victory
Isolation
Revenge
Competition
Community
Individualism
9
When two Haudenoshaunee people got married...
The man moved into his wife's family's longhouse
They built a brand new longhouse together
The children didn't belong to any clan
The woman moved into her husband's family's longhouse
The children belonged to the mother's clan
The children belonged to the father's clan
10
Why did the Peacemaker introduce the clan system?
So that people were loyal to others outside their own nation
The clans would create disunity in the nations
So that no nation could overpower all others
6 nations was too simple. 9 clans is away more complicated!
To reduce conflict between nations
Math: 6 nations plus 3 sisters makes 9 clans!
11
Which chief is known for his role in the Confederacy?
Marcine Quenzer
Tadodaho
Roberta Jamieson
Hiawatha
Joseph Brant
Peacemaker
12
Who was responsible for waging wars?
No one! The iroquois were all about peace!
Pine Tree Chiefs
War Chiefs
The Grand Council
Clan Mothers
The Turtle Clan
13
Why did the Tuscarora join the Confederacy so late?
Their lands were taken by American colonists
They were killed or driven out of their homeland
They weren't sure if they liked the Iroquois
They moved north from N. Carolina in the 1700s
They didn't want peace at first
The peacemaker didn't reach them until later
14
How many chiefs participated in the Grand Council?
100
500
1000
50
5
10
15
What is a wampum belt made from?
Glass beads
Polished Wood
Plastic beads
Purple and white shells
Seashore pebbles
Carved Amethyst Stone
16
In this picture, the Peacemaker is paddling a:
rowboat
kayak
Azimut 95 RPH High Speed Pleasure Craft ®
Canoe made of birch bark
stone canoe
Canoe made of polar bear skin
17
True or false: The Haudenosaunee means 'people who build'.
True
False
18
Which of these is a responsibility of the Grand Council?
Conquer more land
Conduct wars
Build homes
Make laws
Consider the seventh generation
Teach children
19
If corn, beans, and squash are the 3 sisters, what was the "brother" crop?
Avacados
Tobacco
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Sunflowers
20
Which crops are NOT one of the 'Three Sisters'?
Beans
Squash
Canola
Corn
Tomatoes
Wheat
21
True or false: The Iroquois used wampum to record history.
False
True
22
What does the Tree of Peace symbolize?
Unity
Business
War
Chaos
Peace (like... duuh!)
Environmentalism
23
What is consensus?
No decision until EVERYONE agrees
Rock, paper, scissors
Have a big argument, and whoever gets angriest wins
Vote and go with the majority of raised hands
People who vote your way get free beer!
Secret ballot
24
What sport was invented and played by the Iroquois and other indigenous people?
Netball
Tennis
Lacrosse
Basketball
Cricket
Field Hockey
25
The Iroquois Confederacy was a partnership of five nations.
False
True
Kinda true: a sixth nation joined in the 1700s
26
What is the role of clan mothers?
Govern the people
Decide whether to go to war
Build homes
Select chiefs
Remind chiefs of their duties
Lead wars
27
To whom did the Peacemaker go first?
Mohawk
Seneca
Oneida
Onondaga
Tuscarora
Cayuga
28
What is the significance of the eagle on the Tree of Peace?
Symbol of trade
Symbol of freedom
Symbol of watchfulness
Symbol of peace
Symbol of war
Symbol of strength
29
What were the qualities Clan Mothers looked for in a Chief?
Honesty & Kind-heartedness
Loyalty to family
Ability to represent people fairly
Knowledge of traditional ceremonies
Ability to uphold the Great Law of Peace
Ability to think clearly and handle criticism
30
Which principle is NOT part of the Great Law of Peace?
Love
Unity
Charity
Equality
Respect
War
31
True or False: The Iroquois believed in majority rule.
True. The most votes made the decision
False. The Iroquois ruled by consensus (agreement)
32
What year did the Haudenosaunee speak at the UN?
1990
1977
1980
1965
33
Who is known as the Peacemaker?
A warrior who won peace by fighting his enemies
A famous chief who followed the way of peace
A person who went to the United Nations in 1977
My mommy, because she keeps me from hurting my sister
A clan mother who chose a chief who believed in peace
A man who travelled around teaching people peace
34
Who sat behind a chief in a Grand Council meeting to advise him and remind him of his responsibilities??
His wife
2 Faithkeepers
His clan mother
An older chief
The Peacemaker
The speaker
35
What does the Hiawatha Wampum represent?
Trade agreements
Iroquois traditions
Peace treaties
War strategies
Ancient stories
Cultural stories
36
Which Nation had the LEAST say in Iroquois decisions?
Seneca
Oneida
Cayuga
Onondaga
Mohawk
Tuscarora
37
Collective Identity means...
Similar history
Similar beliefs
Similar culture
Similar laws
Similar perspective
Similar values
38
Who was responsible for caring for and reading Wampum belts?
The Peacemaker
Wampum Keeper
Chief
Clan Mother
Wampum Reader
Hiawatha
