From the Iroquois Constitution Translated by Arthur C. Parker Pg. 42

Colonialism Unit ENG 11 Native American Culture and Literature Name: ______

“from the Iroquois Constitution” Translated by Arthur C. Parker pg. 42

Critical Reading

1. If you were the chief of a Native American nation, would this document persuade you to join the Confederacy? Explain why, or why not.

2. (a.) What do the lords plant to commemorate their meeting?

(b.) What to the roots of this plant symbolize?

3. (a.) According to the Constitution, what must confederate lords do to open a council meeting?

(b.) What does this decree suggest about the Iroquois?

4. (a.) Summarize the qualities and conduct required of council lords by the Iroquois Constitution.

(b.) How well do these qualities apply to leaders in our modern world?

5. Do you agree with and support the ideas presented in the Iroquois Constitution? Explain why, or why not.

6. In what ways, both practical and spiritual, do the Iroquois rely on the natural world? Colonialism Unit ENG 11

Recognizing the use of Symbolism. Complete the following chart identifying what these symbols represent in the Iroquois Constitution.

Symbols Represents

The Tree of Great Long Leaves

The Great White Roots

Council Smoke and Fire

String of Shells

Deer Antlers

The thickness of your Skin

Your Heart