Question

guided practice
now that you have read the passage, try answering some questions about the main ideas of the selection.
what was the main purpose of the iroquois constitution?
a. to explain the meaning of religious and political symbols
b. to guide the confederacy in ruling its people wisely and peacefully
c. to describe the symbolism behind the tree of the great peace
d. to record the oral political traditions of the iroquois people

Explanation:

The Iroquois Constitution, also known as the Great Law of Peace, was a foundational governing document for the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. Its core function was to establish a framework for collective, peaceful, and just governance of the confederated nations, making this the primary purpose. The other options are secondary or supporting elements of the document, not its main goal.

Answer:

B. to guide the confederacy in ruling its people wisely and peacefully