Journey of the Peacemaker Quiz

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What does the Great Peace represent for the Haudenosaunee?

A period of isolation

A union and harmony among the nations (correct)

A method of governance

A time of war between nations

What is the role of the Peacemaker in Haudenosaunee governance?

To serve only one clan

To impose new laws on the nations

To unite the clans and establish peace (correct)

To act as a military leader

What is represented by the Hiawatha Belt?

The roles of military leaders

The union of the five Nations and the Great Peace Tree (correct)

The warring tribes of the region

The individual leaders of each nation

How many Hoyane (chiefs) are among the Haudenosaunee Nations?

Fifty Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of the council meetings among the Hoyane?

The council operates with unanimous agreement, without voting Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Of One Mind' signify in the context of the Haudenosaunee council?

The council's decisions reflect collective agreement and unity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the antlers placed on the Gustoweh of the Hoyane?

To mark them as leaders within their clans Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of governance does the Haudenosaunee's decision-making process emphasize?

Long-term thinking considering Seven Generations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Peacemaker's journey?

To persuade the nations to live in peace Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did Tadodaho undergo after accepting the Peacemaker's message?

His body and hair straightened Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Peacemaker use Hiawatha's wampum strings?

To clear Hiawatha's mind Signup and view all the answers

What did the Peacemaker symbolize by uprooting the great white pine tree?

The burial of war and the beginning of peace Signup and view all the answers

How did the Peacemaker demonstrate the strength of unity among the five nations?

By showing that a single nation is weak like a single arrow Signup and view all the answers

What role did the eagle play in the symbolism of the Tree of Peace?

It symbolized the watchfulness and protection of peace Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the overall outcome of the Peacemaker's efforts?

The five nations united in the Great Peace Signup and view all the answers

How did the actions of the Peacemaker and Hiawatha influence Haudenosaunee governance?

They formed a democratic council Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Journey of the Peacemaker

Over 1,000 years ago the Peacemaker arrived on the shores of Onondaga Lake, New York bringing a message of peace to the warring Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk nations
The Peacemaker traveled in a canoe of white stone to represent the truth of his message
The Peacemaker successfully persuaded the Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca nations to join the Great Peace
The Peacemaker used Hiawatha's purple and white wampum strings to clear his mind and convince him to join the Great Peace
Tadodaho, the most evil person of the time, refused to join the peace
The Peacemaker convinced Tadodaho to become the last of the 50 chiefs, and caretaker of the council fire
The five nations agreed to be bound together as five arrows to symbolize their strength and unity
The five nations buried their war hatchets and replanted the Great White Pine Tree in a great hole to symbolize the peace. An eagle was placed on top of the tree to warn of any dangers to the peace

Birth of the Haudenosaunee

The Peacemaker is a messenger sent by the Creator to bring peace to the warring nations
The Peacemaker brought powerful words of peace to the five nations
The Peacemaker placed an eagle atop the Tree of Peace
The Great Peace was formalized with a wampum belt made of purple and white clam shells called the Hiawatha Belt
The Hiawatha Belt represents the five nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Onondaga) bound together by the Great Pine Tree of peace

The Onondaga Nation

The Onondaga nation is a sovereign nation with its own government
The Onondaga nation has 14 Hoyane (Ho-ya-nay) or chiefs, including Tadodaho
Each chief works with a female counterpart, the Clan Mother, who represents the voice of the people of their clan
The Onondaga government is the oldest continuous democratic government in North America

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-sho-ne)

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-sho-ne) is a confederation of five nations, each with its own government and chiefs
The Haudenosaunee consists of 50 Hoyane (Ho-ya-nay) or chiefs
All Hoyane (Ho-ya-nay) or chiefs are considered equal and have equal say in decisions for the Haudenosaunee
The Peacemaker envisioned the Hoyane (Ho-ya-nay) or chiefs holding arms in a large circle, protecting the Haudenosaunee people and their laws and customs within the circle
The Council of the Haudenosaunee is "Of One Mind"
There is no voting in the Council of the Haudenosaunee
The Haudenosaunee government is still governed by the ways of the Peacemaker

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Test your knowledge of the historical Journey of the Peacemaker, who united the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk nations over 1,000 years ago. Explore the significant events, symbols, and figures that played a crucial role in the establishment of the Great Peace in New York. This quiz covers the key elements of the Peacemaker's message and the formation of a united council.