Indian Medicine Men and Traditional Healing

Which of the following is not one of the practices of indigenous medicine men?

• enemas

• ceremonies

• songs

• prayers

Which of the following are items that an indigenous medicine man carries?

• feathers

• stones

• medicinal plants

• all of the above

Why did the government outlaw Native American religious practices, including access to sacred sites?

• to promote religious freedom

• to force assimilation into Western culture

• to prevent spread of diseases

• to preserve Native American culture

In Tracks, which devastating disease ended up killing most of the PIllagers?

• the common cold

• chicken pox

• tuberculosis/consumption

• measles

How does Native Americans view the connection bewteen nature and spirituality?

• all things in nature are connected, and psirits can promote health or cause illness

• nature and spirituality are seperate and unrelated

• nature is the souce of all spiritual power

• spirits have no role in promoting health or causing illness

Why does Nanapush refuse to let Lulu be treated by the Western medicine doctor?

• he thinks Western medicine is superior to traditionalhealing practices

• he wants Lulu to suffer in order to teach her a lesson

• he is not familiar with Western medicine and is afraid of it

• he believes Lulu will suffer under non-native care

What is the main reason for the resurgence of interest in traditional healing practices among indigenous communities?

• to resist Western influence

• to improve physical health

• to maintain cultural heritage

• to address emotional and spiritual needs

How are some indigenous healers incorporating modern technology into their practices?

• by using virtual reality to conduct healing ceremonies

• by using telemedicine to provide remote consultations

• by using artifical intelligence to diagnose illnesses

• by using robots to administer herbal remedies