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South American Creation Myths
South American Creation Myths
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1
When the Incan creator had placed all of the humans he had made into different places, how did he call them to life?
He spoke it, and it happened.
The animals dug the people up out of the ground.
The people spewed forth from the volcanoes like ash.
He sent out companions in all directions to call people forth in his name.
2
In the beginning of the Mayan myth, there was...
only light and darkness.
only the earth and waters.
only nothing.
only sea and sky.
3
In the Aztec creation myth, what did the wealthy god do when Nanautzin jumped into the flames as a sacrifice?
He roasted a pig in the flames.
He joined him in the fire.
He cried out in fear of the god's wrath.
He roasted some marshmallows.
4
In Aztec mythology, the fifth world was illuminated by the sun of the
earth, air, fire, & water
fire and rain
ocean and waters
earth and sky
5
When the Mayan gods finally made humans who could appreciate them, they thought the humans were too smart, so they...
spit into their eyes to blind them.
started over and re-made them.
blew fog into their eyes.
put mud into their eyes.
6
How many worlds were created in the Aztec creation myth?
3
6
4
5
7
When the Mayan gods destroyed their second set of humans, all but a few were gone. Those few became _____.
monkeys
pigs
sloths
stones
8
Who told the Mayan creators about the cornmeal?
dog, cat, mouse, and parrot
mountain goat, chicken, crow, and hen
mountain cat, coyote, parrot, and crow
eagle, chicken, parrot, and hawk
9
In Aztec mythology, how was the fifth sun created?
The gods made it out of a volcanic explosion.
Two gods had to sacrifice themselves in a bonfire to make the sun.
Three gods had to create the sun out of seven stars.
The gods had to sacrifice a young maiden to earn the sun.
10
Whenever the Mayan gods created something, they said,
This is the best thing we have ever created.
May it be as we have decided and ordered.
We have thought about it and planned it, and what we created is perfect.
It is done.
11
In Aztec mythology, the third world was illuminated by the sun of the
air
water
earth
rain & fire
12
Who is the creator of the Incas?
Viracocha
Quetzalcoatl
Titicaca
Tiahuanaco
13
What is the last thing the Mayan creators made?
jaguars
pumas
the sun
people
14
In Aztec mythology, the second world was illuminated by the sun of the
earth
water
air
fire and rain
15
What did the Inca creator make after the heavens and earth?
stars & moon
light
fish
animals and giants
16
Why did the Mayan creators decide to make humans?
The other animals could make noise but could not praise the gods.
They wanted creatures they could play tricks on.
They wanted to make something in their own likeness.
They needed someone to watch over the rest of their creation.
17
In the Aztec creation myth, who does Nanautzin become?
Tezcatlipoca
Quetzalcoatl
the wealthiest god
Viracocha
18
Where were the Mayan creators from?
They came up from erupting volcanoes.
They were hidden under blue and green feathers in the sea.
They came up from the shells in the water off the Yucutan peninsula.
They grew forth from the earth like plants.
19
When the Inca creator decided to make a new race of humans, he made them out of _____.
mud
stone
wood
corn
20
Why did the Mayan creators make animals, birds, and snakes?
They wanted to fill the silence.
They wanted companions.
They were hungry.
They were lonely.
21
The Incan creator made different groups of people, and, when one group didn't recognize him, he...
blasted them into oblivion.
flooded them again.
punished them with fire from the heavens.
threw them into a volcano.
22
In Aztec mythology, the fourth world was illuminated by the sun of the
earth
rain & fire
air
water
23
In Inca mythology, what existed before creation?
only the air and waters
only the heavens
only the waters
only the void
24
Once all were created and taught how to live, what did the Inca creator do?
He returned to the volcano from which he had come.
He lived among his people, enjoying their praise of him.
He went back into the earth from which he had come.
He and his companions walked west across the sea and were never seen again.
25
In Inca mythology, when the humans angered the creator, what did he do?
He turned them to stone and caused a great flood.
He drowned them in the sea.
He truned his back on them.
He set them all on fire.
26
What happened after the Inca flood?
The creator started again with humans made from stone.
The creator started again with all the plants and vegetation.
The creator started again with animals.
The creator started again with humans made from monkeys.
27
What is the name of the first Inca city?
Cuzco
Viracocha
Santiago
Lima
28
In Aztec mythology, the first world was illuminated by the sun of the
water
sky
earth
moon
29
In the Aztec creation myth, what did the wealthy god sacrifice to make the sun?
green reeds and hay
bloody thorns
scabs from his sores
gold, feathers, and gems
30
Which of the following materials did the Mayan gods NOT use to make humans?
cornmeal
stone
wood
mud
