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Prentice Hall American Literature Native American myths and legends
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1
In "The Earth on Turtle's Back," it says that before Earth existed, there was only
dark
water
light
land
2
What does "The World on the Turtle's Back" demonstrate about Native American rituals?
They are performed to give thanks.
They are supported/validated through the stories.
They are no longer significant.
They are fun to learn.
3
The Chief of the Sky Spirits used ____ to carve a hole in the sky.
a walking stick
a stone
his finger
a knife
4
True of False: Animals and man are equal in Native American stories.
True
False
5
This natural resource is clearly valued in Navajo culture as used in RITUAL bathing.
fire
water
corn
flowers
6
This traditional story has supernatural elements and explains how the Earth and life began.
historical narrative
creation myth
trickster tale
slave narrative
7
"When Grizzlies Walked Upright," explains to origins of
ice.
the earth.
snow.
human beings.
8
Creation Myths serve the following purposes EXCEPT _____.
instilling a sense of awe toward the mystery of the universe.
supporting and validating social customs.
explaining natural features or phenomenon of the world.
guiding people through the trials of living.
9
What was the main purpose of the Iroquois Constitution?
to propose a moral guide
to establish a form of government
to record important events
to explain Iroquois customs
10
How was the woman in "The World on the Turtle's Back" saved from falling into the ocean?
The turtle broke her fall.
She knew how to swim.
Birds made a feathery raft.
A unicorn saved her.
11
In the Iroquois Constitution, what does the Tree of the Great Peace represent?
the constitution itself
the confederacy of the Five Nations
the lords' council
strength in battle
12
The events in "The Earth on Turtle's Back" have the strongest resemblance to the biblical account of _____.
the building of the pyramids
the Garden of Eden
the flood
The Ten Commandments
