Sequoyah

Why is Sequoyah such an important figure in Cherokee history?

• He created the Cherokee alphabet.

• He was the first Indian to hunt buffalo.

• He found new land for the Cherokee.

How did Sequoyah's invention change the Cherokee's lives?

• The Cherokee could trade with one another.

• The Cherokee could write letters and stories.

• The Cherokee could sing songs.

How was Sequoyah different from other Cherokee children?

• He had to grow his own food.

• He had to travel by walking or in a canoe.

• He could not play games like the other children because of his deformed foot.

The Cherokee alphabet had _____ symbols?

• 26

• 86

• 56

After Sequoyah developed his alphabet, the first person he taught it to was his _________?

• daughter

• wife

• son

What was the name of the Cherokee Newspaper?

• The Cherokee Phoenix

• The Cherokee Times

• The Cherokee People

Sequoyah called written words on paper "talking leaves."

• true

• false

All of the Cherokee people supported Sequoyah when he was working on his alphabet.

• true

• false

Sequoyah was born in Georgia and stayed there all his life.

• true

• false

Sequoyah was a patient and compassionate man.

• true

• false