ISAAC ASIMOV’S SupER quIz

Take this Isaac Asimov’s Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: THE IROQUOIS (HAUDENOSAUNEE).

(e.g., With which U.S. state are the Iroquois most closely associated? Answer: New York.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. “Haudenosaunee” means “People of the ____.” Answer________ 2. The original Iroquois League consisted of how many Indian nations? Answer________ 3. Name any two of the original nations. Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. In 1722, the league became the Six Nations when this nation joined. Answer________ 5. Tradition says the league was formed by two men; one known as “The Great Peacemaker” and the other was named _____. Answer________ 6. What historical event caused the first political split among the Six Nations? Answer________

PH.D. LEVEL

7. The Iroquois were matrilineal. What does that mean? Answer________ 8. For what TV role was Canadian Mohawk Jay Silverheels known? Answer________ 9. Which two of the Finger Lakes have names of the Five Nations? Answer________

ANSWERS

Seneca. and Cayuga 9. Tonto. 8. line. female the through descent Traced 7. Revolution. American 6. Hiawatha. 5. Tuscarora. 4. Seneca. Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida,

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