Native American Origin Myth

What are the three origin legends about?

• Explanation as to how the sky was created
• Explanation as to how the gods came to power
• Explanation as to how the world began and marriage
• Explanation about present day

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Which animal was determined to succeed in "The Earth on the Turtle's Back"

• Turtle
• Muskrat
• Duck
• Swan

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Why did the man uproot the Great Tree?

• He got mad
• He wanted more land
• He had a dream
• The wife had a dream about it

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What items do the Onondaga people value in their culture?

• Animals & Dreams
• Dreams & Riches
• Women & Dreams
• Family & Dreams

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In "The Grizzlies Walked Upright" the chief of the sky spirits has a daughter

• True
• False

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According to "The Grizzlies Walked Upright" why do the Modocs not kill grizzlies?

• The grizzlies are too powerful
• The grizzlies are magical
• The grizzlies are their ancestors
• The grizzlies are endangered

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What did the chief in "The Grizzlies Walked Upright" make with his staff?

• Beavers
• Turtles
• Scorpions
• Elephants

Why was the chief angry with his daughter & the grizzlies in "The Grizzlies Walked Upright"?

• Created new race without his approval
• His daughter ran away
• The grizzlies stole his daughter
• The grizzlies ate her

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In "The Grizzlies Walked Upright" the world was created on what emotion?

• Fearfulness
• Sadness
• Happiness
• Aggression

What does the Navajo origin legend describe?

• The first marriage
• The creation of the world
• the creation of gods
• The creation of the seasons

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