Why The Sky is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale

Front

Where was the sky in the beginning?

Back

very close to Earth.

Front

How did people get their food in the beginning?

Back

The people just reached up and took a piece of the sky to eat.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way the people spent their time? weaving beautiful cloth, carving handsome statues, retelling tales of festivals, harvesting and cooking food

Back

harvesting and cooking food

Front

Why did the sky grow angry?

Back

The people were wasteful.

Front

The king of the land was called the ______.

Back

Oba

Front

What was the warning the sky gave to the people?

Back

Do not waste my gift any longer.

Front

Why was the greatest festival of the year celebrated?

Back

To celebrate the power of the Oba.

Front

How did Adese upset the sky?

Back

She took a piece of the sky but did not finish eating it.

Front

What was the sky's punishment for the people?

Back

They had to work for their food.

Front

Why did no one sleep well?

Back

The people were looking to see if the sky really left them.