4: The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) Flashcards
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What is the name that the people of the Six Nations call themselves?
Haudenosaunee
‘Haudenosaunee’ means ‘people who build’ and refers to the Iroquois Confederacy.
What name did French settlers use to refer to the Haudenosaunee?
Iroquois
This name is also used in historical documents.
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
Works for world peace and builds cooperation among countries
It also protects the rights of people.
In what year did the Haudenosaunee make a speech to the United Nations?
1977
This speech conveyed their message about peace and the environment.
What did the Peacemaker advocate for among human beings?
Ceasing to abuse and hurt one another
He emphasized the capacity for reason and the desire for peace.
What is the original purpose of laws according to the Peacemaker’s message?
To prevent the abuse of humans by other humans
The message emphasized the organization of people for peace.
What does the Peacemaker’s story symbolize in the context of the Haudenosaunee?
A message about peace and the environment
This is linked to their ancestral beliefs.
Fill in the blank: The Peacemaker traveled among the nations in a _______.
white stone canoe
This imagery is part of one version of the Peacemaker’s story.
True or False: The Haudenosaunee believe they have a message relevant to modern global issues.
True
They see their message of peace as applicable in today’s world.
What does the term ‘Longhouse’ refer to in Haudenosaunee culture?
The traditional dwelling of the Haudenosaunee people
It symbolizes their communal lifestyle.
Who is known as the Peacemaker?
A figure who traveled among the people, offering a way of peace, reason, and power.
The Peacemaker is a central figure in Iroquois history, credited with bringing peace among the nations.
Which nation did the Peacemaker first approach?
The Ganienkegaga, or the People of the Flint Stone (Mohawk).
The Ganienkegaga are one of the original five nations involved in the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Name the five nations that initially accepted the Peacemaker’s offer of peace.
- Mohawk
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Cayuga
- Seneca
These nations formed the basis of the Iroquois Confederacy.
What is the Gayaneshakgowa?
The Great Law of Peace.
It outlines the principles by which the Iroquois Confederacy agreed to live.
What significant act was performed under the Tree of Peace?
The burial of weapons.
This act symbolized the commitment to peace among the nations.
What was created as a result of the Peacemaker’s efforts?
A confederacy of five nations.
This confederacy eventually expanded to include a sixth nation, the Tuscarora.
In what time period did the Tuscarora join the Iroquois Confederacy?
In the early 1700s.
The Tuscarora’s acceptance completed the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
What is a confederacy?
A partnership agreed upon by nations or groups of people.
This term is crucial for understanding the structure of the Iroquois Confederacy.
How did the decision-making of the Iroquois Confederacy differ from that of the ancient Greeks?
The Iroquois Confederacy had a distinct approach to democratic ideas about equality, equity, and participation.
This difference highlights the unique governance structure of the Iroquois.
To what extent was the Iroquois Confederacy a representative democracy?
The extent is subject to inquiry and analysis.
This question invites deeper exploration of the political systems in place within the Confederacy.
What were Iroquois homes or longhouses covered in?
Elm bark
Longhouses were wood frames covered in elm bark.
In which year was the longhouse built around 1640 reconstructed?
1960s
The longhouse was reconstructed in the 1960s.
What is an Iroquois clan?
A large group of families who are related to one another
Each clan is associated with a different animal.
Where do most Haudenosaunee live today?
Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada
Some still follow the ways of governing set by the Peacemaker.