Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution.All Lords of the Five Nations Confederacy must be honest in all things. . . . It shall be a serious wrong for anyone to lead a Lord into trivial affairs, for the people must ever hold their Lords high in estimation out of respect to their honorable positions.What is the main idea of this excerpt?
Answer
A
Members of the Five Nations Confederacy should know how to show respect to their Lords.
B
The Lords of the Five Nations Confederacy hold high-ranking positions.
C
The people of the Five Nations Confederacy deserve respect and should be held in high esteem.
D
The Lords of the Five Nations Confederacy should act honorably and be revered.
Explanation
The excerpt says Lords must be honest and that people should hold them in high estimation because of their honorable positions. Together, these points mean the Lords should act honorably and be revered. Choice B mentions their high rank but leaves out the emphasis on honesty and respect.
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