Question

Read the following passage from The Iroquois Constitution:

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 does this statement ask the lords to guard against, lest they lose the respect of their people?

A. to be led into danger

B. to engage in unimportant activities

C. to make fun of the people

D. to compete against other lords