How the World was Made-A Cherokee Creation Myth

What was the problem with Galun'lati

• The animals were curious

• It was too crowded

• The arch was breaking

• People were hunting them

Myths and legends are an important way for __ to be passed down through the generations (time)

• customs

• beliefs

• histories

• All ot the above

What was the strangest thing about Daiyuni-si the water beetle?

• He could not find a piece of land

• He was brave

• He darted over the water surface

• He was the beaver's grand child

"How the World Was Made" is a creation myth about which Native American tribe?

• The Hopi

• The Aztecs

• The Cherokee

• The Mayans

Which of the following animals plays a major role in "How the World Was Made?"

• Deer

• Buzzard

• Sheep

• Turtle

"How the World Was Made" can best be described as which of the following?

• A fairy tale

• A creation myth

• An poem

• A short story

The Cherokee placed a lot of importance on

• the earth and its animals

• money

• religion

• friendships

What does Daiuni-si do with mud he gets from the bottom of the ocean?

• He makes the large island Earth

• He makes a house

• He makes more space on Galun'lati

• He puts it on the great buzzard's back.

What were the plants and the animals told when they were created?

Why were the panther and owl rewarded?