Iroquois Confederacy Flashcards
The person who brought the Great Law of Peace to the Iroquois is called…
The peacemaker
What is the name of the Peacemaker?
Dekanawida
Which nation was last to join the Confederacy?
Tuscarora
Who selected the chiefs?
Clan Mothers
In Iroquois tradition the Three Sisters are what?
Corn, squash, and beans
Which nation were known as the firekeepers?
The Onondaga
Which nations were known as the older brothers?
The Mohawk and Seneca
Which nations were known as the younger brothers?
The Oneida, Cayuga, and Tuscarora
How many chiefs made up the Grand Council?
50 chiefs
How many clans were the nations divided into?
9 clans
What are the 9 animals each clan was identified as?
The bear, wolf, turtle, eel, snipe, heron, hawk, beaver, and deer
What was the shelter for
Longhouse
