Native American Origin Myths Quiz

When Europeans arrived in North America, Native Americans usually

• hid and cowered from them.

• attacked them with violence.

• tricked them into staying.

• greeted them with friendliness.

Native American literature can be described in all the following ways EXCEPT

• complex stories with a lot of character description.

• told by word of mouth with many versions.

• respectful and celebrating nature.

• explanations of phenomena.

"The Earth on Turtle's Back" explains the origin of

• the sky.

• the sea.

• the earth.

• the turtle

Why did the ancient chief decide to remove the Great Tree?

• Because his wife wanted him to

• Because it was blocking their view of the sky

• Because he believed dreams had great power

• Because it had become too big

"The Earth on Turtle's Back" shows the importance the Onondaga placed on

• rain.

• dreams.

• strength in battle.

• old age.

Who finally brought up Earth from the waters?

• the Duck

• the Beaver

• the Turtle

• the Muskrat

As the Sky Woman fell, the animals showed all of the following EXCEPT

• fear

• kindness

• heroism

• concern

Which of these sayings expresses a cultural value clearly suggested by "The Earth on Turtle's Back"?

• Might makes right.

• If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

• There's no place like home.

• The meek (gentle) shall inherit the earth.

"When Grizzlies Walked Upright" explains the origin of

• human beings.

• the sky.

• the snow and ice.

• the ocean.

Recalling where the Modoc are from, readers can conclude that Mount Shasta is

• on the East Coast.

• on the West Coast.

• in the Midwest.

• in the South.