Sequoyah and the Cherokee Language

Sequoyah and the Cherokee Language

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English

2nd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Sequoyah?

Back

Sequoyah was a Cherokee silversmith who created a written system for the Cherokee language.

2.

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Front

What did Sequoyah create?

Back

Sequoyah created a syllabary, which is a set of written symbols that represent the sounds of the Cherokee language.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Sequoyah want to create a written language?

Back

Sequoyah wanted to help the Cherokee people communicate better and preserve their culture.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did people feel about Sequoyah's work at first?

Back

At first, people did not like Sequoyah's work; they thought his symbols were bad luck and his work was burned.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What changed people's minds about Sequoyah's work?

Back

The chiefs saw how people could communicate through reading and writing, which changed their minds.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a syllabary?

Back

A syllabary is a set of written symbols that represent syllables, used in writing systems.

7.

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Front

What was the reaction of Sequoyah's wife to his work?

Back

Sequoyah's wife thought he didn't know what he was doing and did not support his efforts.

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