American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test
Question 11 • Literature and Composition III
Read the first paragraph of the Iroquois Constitution . A large bunch of shell strings, in the making of which the Five Nations Confederate Lords have equally contributed, shall symbolize the completeness of the union and certify the pledge of the nations represented by the Confederate Lords of the Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga and the Senecca, that all are united and formed into one body or union called the Union of the Great Law, which they have established. What is the impact of the words “equally,” “completeness,” and “united”?
Answer
A
They indicate that the Five Nations are stronger than any other group.
B
They indicate that the Five Nations are preparing to conquer other tribes.
C
They emphasize the strong, trusting bond that exists among the Five Nations.
D
They emphasize the individual power maintained by each of the Five Nations.
Explanation
The words “equally,” “completeness,” and “united” stress that the Five Nations share responsibility and are joined together as one body. This language emphasizes their mutual trust and strong bond, rather than conquest or the separate power of each nation. The best answer is “They emphasize the strong, trusting bond that exists among the Five Nations.”
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