Question

guided practice
now that you have analyzed the symbols in the iroquois constitution, match the symbol used in the constitution to the idea it represents.

the shade of the tree of the great peace leathery down of the globe thistle roots of the tree

protection for the confederacy the peace and strength of the confederacy cushion for the seats of the lords

Explanation:

To solve this matching problem, we analyze the symbolic meanings related to the Iroquois Constitution:

1. The shade of the Tree of the Great Peace: The tree's shade is a common symbol of protection in such contexts, so it matches "protection for the confederacy".
2. Leathery down of the globe thistle: The thistle's down and the idea of peace and strength of the confederacy can be linked as the thistle might symbolize the strength and peace - keeping of the confederacy.
3. Roots of the tree: The roots of a tree are often associated with the foundation or the cushion (support) for the seats of the lords, as they provide a stable base, similar to how the roots support the tree and the cushion supports the lords' seats.

Answer:

• the shade of the Tree of the Great Peace : protection for the confederacy
• leathery down of the globe thistle : the peace and strength of the confederacy
• roots of the tree : cushion for the seats of the lords