American Indians: Music, Art, & Storytelling

What did historians use to learn about people from the past? (more than one answer)

• Written records

• Artifacts (objects)

• Paintings

How did music help keep Native American traditions alive? (more than one answer)

• It was used in ceremonies.

• It was used for entertainment.

• It was used to communicate with spirits.

What did Native American artists paint pictures of? (more than one answer)

• Animals

• Landscapes

• Ceremonies

Why was oral history important to Native American tribes? (more than one answer)

• Many tribes did not have a written language.

• It was a way to entertain children.

• It was a way to preserve their culture.

What do American Indian authors write about?

• The lives of Indigenous people many years ago

• Their experiences in today's world

• Both of the above

What is the main idea of the article?

• American Indians are the first people in North America.

• American Indians have used music, art, and storytelling to keep their histories and traditions alive.

• Historians use artifacts to learn about people from the past.

What is one example of an artifact that historians use to learn about American Indians? (more than one answer)

• A painting

• A drum

• A story

What is one way that American Indians have used music to keep their traditions alive?

• They have used it to tell stories.

• They have used it to celebrate holidays.

• They have used it to worship.

What is one way that American Indians have used art to keep their traditions alive? (more than one answer)

• They have painted pictures of their ceremonies.

• They have made sculptures of their ancestors.

• They have woven blankets with traditional designs.

What is one way that American Indian authors have used storytelling to keep their traditions alive?

• They have written stories about their families' past.

• They have written stories about their experiences in today's world.

• Both of the above