Ojibwe Creation Story

What did the Creator use to purify the earth?

• Wind

• Earth

• Fire

• Water

Who was the only survivor of the Great Flood?

• Nana Bush

• Turtle

• Muskrat

• Anishinabe

What did Nana Bush decide to do to create a new land?

• Swim to the bottom of the water

• Climb a mountain in the water

• Dig a hole in the water

• Fly to the top of the water

Who was the first animal to try to reach the bottom of the water?

• Nana Bush

• Anishinabe

• Muskrat

• Turtle

What did Muskrat sacrifice his life for?

• To save the Anishinabe

• To create a new land

• To bring back harmony and respect

• To find food for the animals

Who offered their back to bear the weight of the piece of Earth?

• Anishinabe

• Muskrat

• Nana Bush

• Turtle

What happened when the wind blew from each of the four directions?

• The turtle disappeared

• The animals sang and danced

• The island grew larger

• The water became still

What is the island formed from the piece of Earth called?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• South America

What do muskrats do today to remember the great flood?

• Build their homes in the shape of Nana Bush

• Build their homes in the shape of a turtle

• Build their homes in the shape of the island

• Build their homes in the shape of a ball