Native American literature

Question 1

What was one problem with how it was passed to the next generation?

Accepted Answer

It changed over time.

Question 2

In "The World on the Turtle's Back," what traditions/rituals were significant?

Accepted Answer

the act of walking in circles, the competitive nature of the tribe

Question 3

What is the purpose of oral tradition?

Accepted Answer

To tell of the culture's past, To show the social order of the culture, To share their creation, To show proper behavior

Question 4

Native American literature is the ___ period of American literary periods.

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 5

In "The World on the Turtle's Back," what was important to the tribe?

Accepted Answer

the muskrat saved the woman and helped create the earth

Question 6

What is the period is Native American literature part of?

Accepted Answer

Pre-colonialism

Question 7

How was Native American literature passed to the next generation?

Accepted Answer

it was spoken, it was performed

Question 8

In "The Lesson of the Birds," what lesson did the man learn from the birds?

Accepted Answer

Parents should take care of their families.

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