Haudenosaunee Confederacy Overview
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Who was the messenger sent by the Creator to promote peace among the five nations?

  • Tadodaho
  • Hiawatha
  • The Peacemaker (correct)
  • The Eagle

    • What item did the Peacemaker use to help clear Hiawatha's mind?

  • A white stone canoe
  • A great white pine tree
  • Purple and white wampum strings (correct)
  • A council fire

    • What symbolizes the union of peace among the five nations?

  • The white stone canoe
  • A single arrow
  • The eagle on the Tree of Peace
  • Five arrows bound together (correct)

    • Which character was known as the most evil of the five nations and opposed the Peacemaker's vision initially?

    <p>Tadodaho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Peacemaker do to symbolize that the era of war was over?

    <p>Buried the hatchets of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural element did the Peacemaker select to symbolize peace?

    <p>A white pine tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Peacemaker want to change the most evil people into good-minded leaders?

    <p>To ensure peace could endure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Peacemaker's message affect Tadodaho?

    <p>He accepted the message and became caretaker of the council fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the eagle for the Haudenosaunee?

    <p>To warn of dangers to the Great Peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hiawatha Belt symbolize?

    <p>The union of the five Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Hoyane are considered to be part of the entire Haudenosaunee?

    <p>Fifty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Clan Mother in the council?

    <p>To serve as a voice of the people of their clan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Nation is represented by the Great Peace Tree in the Hiawatha Belt?

    <p>Onondaga Nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the council being 'Of One Mind'?

    <p>All chiefs agree on decisions without voting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Peacemaker envision for the chiefs during council meetings?

    <p>They will hold arms in a large circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the long-term vision the Hoyane are encouraged to consider while making decisions?

    <p>Seven generations into the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Birth of the Haudenosaunee

    • The Haudenosaunee is a confederacy of Indigenous Peoples in North America.
    • The Haudenosaunee are also known as the Iroquois.
    • The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is comprised of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca Nations.

    The Peacemaker

    • The Peacemaker is a central figure in Haudenosaunee oral traditions.
    • The Peacemaker is a messenger of peace sent by the Creator to end warfare among the Haudenosaunee Nations.
    • The Peacemaker convinced the Haudenosaunee Nations to join the Great Peace.

    Hiawatha

    • Hiawatha was an Onondaga who joined the Peacemaker in his mission of peace.
    • Hiawatha used wampum to clear his mind and help him join the Peacemaker's vision of peace.
    • Hiawatha traveled with the Peacemaker to convince the other nations to join the Great Peace.

    Tadodaho

    • Tadodaho was the most powerful chief in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
    • Tadodaho was known for his wickedness and cruelty.
    • The Peacemaker convinced Tadodaho to join the Great Peace, making him the last of the fifty chiefs.

    Symbolism of the Great Peace

    • The white pine tree symbolizes the unity of the five nations, its needles bundled in groups of five.
    • The eagle symbolizes protection and vigilance for the Great Peace.
    • The Hiawatha Belt is a wampum belt that represents the union of the five nations. The belt is divided into four sections, representing the Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga and Seneca Nations, with a center square representing the Onondaga and the Great Peace Tree.

    Haudenosaunee Governance

    • The Haudenosaunee Confederacy has fifty chiefs, known as Hoyane, divided equally among the five nations.
    • The Hoyane are all considered equal and responsible for protecting the laws and customs of the Haudenosaunee.
    • Each Hoyane has a female counterpart, the Clan Mother, who represents the voice of their clan in council.
    • The Haudenosaunee Council is divided into three benches and decisions require the agreement of all three.
    • The Council is known as "Of One Mind" and there is no voting.

    Significance

    • The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is regarded as the oldest continuous democracy in North America.
    • The Haudenosaunee Confederacy has endured for centuries through adherence to the Peacemaker's principles.

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    Explore the rich history of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois, and its key figures like the Peacemaker and Hiawatha. This quiz highlights the founding principles of unity and peace among the five nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. Test your knowledge of their traditions and leaders!

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