Iroquios Confederacy Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the Iroquois Confederacy also known as?
The Haudenosaunee or the Six Nations.
How many original nations made up the Iroquois Confederacy?
Five original nations.
Name the five original nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca.
Which nation joined the Iroquois Confederacy later, making it the Six Nations?
The Tuscarora nation.
True or False: The Iroquois Confederacy was established for mutual defense and cooperation.
True.
What is the primary governing document of the Iroquois Confederacy called?
The Great Law of Peace.
Fill in the blank: The Iroquois Confederacy is often regarded as one of the earliest forms of __________ in North America.
democracy.
What role did women play in the governance of the Iroquois Confederacy?
Women held significant power, including the selection of chiefs.
True or False: The Iroquois Confederacy had a written constitution.
False; it was based on oral traditions.
What was the purpose of the Iroquois Council?
To make collective decisions and manage inter-nation relations.
Which Iroquois nation was known as the ‘Keepers of the Eastern Door’?
The Mohawk nation.
What year did the Tuscarora join the Iroquois Confederacy?
Around 1722.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a function of the Iroquois Confederacy? A) Trade regulation B) Military alliance C) Land ownership D) Diplomatic relations
C) Land ownership.
What influence did the Iroquois Confederacy have on the United States Constitution?
Its democratic principles and structure influenced the framers of the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The Iroquois Confederacy is often considered an important model for __________.
federalism.
What was the main method of conflict resolution within the Iroquois Confederacy?
Consensus-based decision making.
True or False: The Iroquois Confederacy was only a military alliance.
False; it was also a political and social alliance.
What type of dwelling did the Iroquois primarily live in?
Longhouses.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Iroquois Confederacy’?
Dekanawida, also known as the Great Peacemaker.
What is the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy in modern times?
It serves as a symbol of indigenous governance and political organization.
Multiple Choice: Which principle is NOT part of the Great Law of Peace? A) Peace B) Power C) Unity D) War
D) War.
How did the Iroquois Confederacy impact European colonization?
It provided a model for governance and alliances among Native tribes and European settlers.
What was the main economic activity of the Iroquois Confederacy?
Agriculture, particularly maize cultivation.
Fill in the blank: The Iroquois Confederacy is made up of nations that share a common __________.
cultural heritage.
