Native American Myths

Who are the Native Americans?

• Native Americans are indigenous peoples of the United States.

• Native Americans are Indians.

• Native Americans are Asian people.

• Native Americans traveled to American from Canada.

What was the Native American belief about the land in America?

• Native Americans thought that people used land responsibly.

• Native Americans did not understand that land could be owned. They thought the land was to be used and respected as people moved on.

• Native Americans thought people could own land and use it for whatever they wanted.

• Native Americans wanted to buy land.

How did the Native Americans keep their traditions alive?

• Native Americans liked to be private about their history.

• Native Americans sang songs and played games.

• Native Americans used their oral tradition to tell stories to document their history.

• Native Americans danced often to tell stories.

What are some of the largest Native American tribes?

• The Seminole tribes are the largest Native American tribe.

• The Navajo and the Cherokee are the largest Native American tribes.

• The Sioux tribes are very large.

• The Apache Tribes are the largest.

What are archetypes?

• Archetypes are symbols of Nature.

• An archetypes are songs of America.

• Archetypes are types of characters in a story. It describes personalities that appear again and again in a story.

• Archetypes are different types of structures in a story.

What are two types of Native American Myths?

• Origin and creation stories are two types of Native American Myths.

• Folklore and riddles are two types of Native American Myths.

• Story problems and tribulations are examples of Native American Myths.

• Nature and flowers are part of Native American blankets.

What is the main idea of the story, "The World on a Turtle's Back?"

• The main idea is about the love of the sun.

• The main idea is about the creation of the earth.

• The main idea is about the way turtles work to help each other.

• The main idea is about pets and animals.

What is the main idea of "Coyote Finishes His Work?"

• The story is about living in peace.

• The story is about death and rebirth.

• The story is about hunting.

• The story is about the future.

What was the Trail of Tears?

• The Trail of Tears was a highway built for Indians.

• The US government relocated Native Americans from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina to Oklahoma. Over 10,000 died as they walked over 5,000 miles.

• The Trail of Tears was a travel path across the upper states.

• The Trail of Tears was a pathway across the lower states.

What were some of the values of the Native Americans?

• Native Americans valued songs and poetry.

• Native Americans valued many lands.

• Native Americans valued government decisions.

• Native Americans valued harmony with nature and respect for all living things.