The Great Sequoyah

What was Sequoyah famous for creating?

• A new type of house

• A system of writing for the Cherokee language

• A new kind of boat

• A map of the stars

Answer explanation

Sequoyah is famous for creating a system of writing for the Cherokee language.

What did Sequoyah's writing system help the Cherokee people to do?

• Trade with other tribes

• Write down their laws

• Communicate with animals

• Cook better food

Answer explanation

Sequoyah's writing system enabled the Cherokee people to write down their laws.

What was Sequoyah's other name?

• George Gist

• John Smith

• William Tell

• Thomas Edison

Answer explanation

Sequoyah's other name was George Gist, which is the correct choice.

Was Sequoyah able to read English before he created the Cherokee syllabary?

• Yes, he was very good at reading English

• No, he never learned to read English

Answer explanation

Sequoyah never learned to read English, so he couldn't read it before creating the Cherokee syllabary.

How did Sequoyah prove that his writing system worked?

• He wrote a book

• He sent a letter to the President

• He taught his daughter to read and write

• He made a speech

Answer explanation

Sequoyah proved his writing system worked by teaching his daughter to read and write.

What is the name of the writing system Sequoyah created?

• Sequoyah's alphabet

• Cherokee syllabary

• Sequoyah's code

• Cherokee alphabet

Answer explanation

Sequoyah created the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language.

Why is Sequoyah's contribution to literacy important?

• It made it easier to learn math

• It helped preserve the Cherokee language and culture

• It was used to create games

• It made traveling easier

Answer explanation

Sequoyah's contribution to literacy is important because it helped preserve the Cherokee language and culture.

What did people think of Sequoyah's idea to create a writing system at first?

• They thought it was a great idea

• They were confused by it

• They didn't believe it was possible

• They wanted to help him

Answer explanation

At first, people didn't believe Sequoyah's idea to create a writing system was possible.

How long did it take Sequoyah to develop the Cherokee syllabary?

• Less than a year

• About 12 years

• 5 years

• Over 20 years

Answer explanation

Sequoyah spent about 12 years developing the Cherokee syllabary, making it a significant achievement in a relatively short time.

What did the Cherokee Nation do to honor Sequoyah after he created the syllabary?

• Built a statue of him

• Named a tree after him

• Gave him a medal

• Awarded him a piece of land

Answer explanation

The Cherokee Nation awarded Sequoyah a piece of land for creating the syllabary.