The Navajo People

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What is the Navajo tribe referred to as in their own language?

• Diné

• Pueblo

• Apache

• Sioux

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What does the word "Diné" mean?

• Warriors

• People

• Hunters

• Friends

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In which states did the Navajo traditionally live?

• California, Nevada, Oregon

• Arizona, New Mexico, Utah

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

• Colorado, Wyoming, Montana

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What were the Navajo clothes made out of?

• Plants

• Deer skin, wool

• Cotton

• silk

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What kind of clothes did the Navajo wear?

• Denim jeans and t-shirts
• Leather tunics and fur coats
• Brightly colored shirts, blankets, and dresses made of deerskin and wool.

• Silk robes and hats

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What did women strap to their backs to carry their babies.

• Baby carrier or sling
• cradleboards

• Diaper bag
• Stroller

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What materials were Navajo belts, bracelets, and necklaces made from?

• Gold, silk, and pearls

• Silver, leather, and turquoise

• Plastic, rubber, and glass

• Wood, stone, and clay

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What were the main crops planted by the Navajo?

• Rice, beans, and tomatoes

• Corn, potatoes, wheat, and fruit

• Barley, oats, and rye

• Peas, carrots, and lettuce

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What was the meat from sheep used to make?

• Sandwiches

• Soup

• Stew

• Salad

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What type of bread did the Navajo make from wheat?

• Flatbread

• Fry bread

• Sourdough

• Baguette

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What is a "hogan" in Navajo culture?

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

• A type of house

• A type of animal

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What is the meaning of the word "hogan"?

• "Mountain"

• "House"

• "River"

• "Sky"

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How large was a typical hogan?

• 5 to 10 feet across

• 20 to 30 feet across

• 50 to 60 feet across

• 100 feet across

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Why did the door of a hogan face east?

• To catch the morning sun

• To give thanks to the rising sun

• To avoid the wind

• To see the sunset

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What did Navajo use to weave wool into blankets, clothing, and rugs?

• Loom
• Scissors
• Needle
• Spindle

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What is a loom?

• A loom is a type of sewing machine.
• A loom is a device for weaving cloth.
• A loom is a tool for cutting fabric.
• A loom is a device for knitting sweaters.

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How did the Navajo dye their clothes?

• The Navajo painted their clothes with oils.
• The Navajo wove their clothes without any dye.
• The Navajo dyed their clothes using natural dyes from plants, minerals, and insects.

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What was the job of the Navajo men?

• gathering fruits and nuts

• farming

• Fishing and hunting, making belts, rings, other jewelry.

• cooking

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What were sand paintings used for in Navajo culture?

• Decoration

• Trade

• Ceremonies

• Storytelling