Native American literature

Question 1

In the Osage Creation Account, what animal helped form the earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

elk

Question 2

In the Navajo Creation Account what does Begochiddy rip a tassel from and throw in a hole?

Accepted Answer

bamboo

Question 3

In the Osage account, what did the sun and moon represent?

Accepted Answer

parents

Question 4

Who in the village usually shared oral traditions?

Accepted Answer

tribal elder

Question 5

What was the purpose of The Iroquois Constitution?

Accepted Answer

establish rules and keep peace

Question 6

A way to record philosophies, systems of government, stories, etc.

Accepted Answer

oral tradition

Question 7

In Coyote & the Monster, which part of the story reflects a myth?

Accepted Answer

wood tick's shape

Question 8

Throughout the years, readers have identified similarities between White Buffalo Woman and

Accepted Answer

the Virgin Mary, Jesus

Question 9

For centuries Native American stories were passed down ...

Accepted Answer

orally

Question 10

What is the symbolism of The Iroquois Constitution?

Accepted Answer

tree and roots

Question 11

Which are elements of the fantasy genre?

Accepted Answer

monsters, talking animals

Question 12

The roots of the tree of the Iroquois Constitution represents

Accepted Answer

strength

Question 13

What was the most important trait of an Iroquois leader?

Accepted Answer

serving the people

Question 14

What type of story attempts to explain natural phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

myth

Question 15

In Coyote & the Monster, how does Coyote plan to keep the monster from eating him?

Accepted Answer

use a tree trunk to prop open the monster's mouth

Question 16

What are the 3 elements of oral literature?

Accepted Answer

performance & audience, narrative voice, & theme

Question 17

The tree of the Iroquois Constitution represents

Accepted Answer

protection

Question 18

a carving done on rock that reveals characteristics of ancient civilizations

Accepted Answer

petroglyphs

Question 19

The Osage Creation Account emphasizes

Accepted Answer

the relationship between nature and people

Question 20

In the Osage Creation, what made the animals want Elk's help?

Accepted Answer

He gave them confidence

Question 21

What was a common thread among most Native American cultures?

Accepted Answer

respect for nature

Question 22

Native American stories were not written down until

Accepted Answer

the past 100 years

Question 23

What does White Buffalo Woman bring the Lakota tribe?

Accepted Answer

sacred pipe

Question 24

Members of the Iroquois Confederacy are told they should have

Accepted Answer

seven skins

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