Q1W4 Review SY25

What is the main reason for efforts to preserve the Ute language?

• To teach it as a second language to others
• To maintain Ute culture for future generations
• To replace the English language in Ute communities
• To create new forms of art in the Ute language

Answer explanation

The Ute language is preserved to maintain Ute culture for future generations.

According to the "Ute Language Policy," what is the Ute language considered to be?

• A historical record
• A gift from the Creator
• A tradition only for elders
• A modern tool for communication

Answer explanation

The Ute Language Policy states that the Ute language is a gift from the Creator.

What do Native American oral histories often teach?

• Important life lessons and values
• How to create art and sculptures
• How to travel across the land
• Ways to write stories for books

Answer explanation

Native American oral histories often teach important life lessons and values.

How did the Lakota record their history?

• By creating oral traditions
• By writing in a special alphabet
• By creating pictographs on buffalo hides
• By carving into wood

Answer explanation

The Lakota recorded their history by creating pictographs on buffalo hides.

What is a key theme in Native American storytelling based on the texts we read?

• The dominance of humans over animals
• The interconnectedness of all living things
• The need to conquer new lands
• The importance of gathering food and resources

Answer explanation

A key theme in Native American storytelling is the interconnectedness of all living things

What is the significance of the Potawatomi story of the Seven Grandfathers?

• It explains the creation of the universe
• It teaches important values to the Potawatomi people
• It tells how the Potawatomi defeated their enemies
• It describes a journey across the sea

Answer explanation

The Potawatomi story of the Seven Grandfathers teaches important values to the Potawatomi people.

What do creation stories in Native American cultures typically explain?

• How animals were used for food
• How different natural features and life forms came into being
• The importance of traveling and migration
• How humans became rulers of the Earth

Answer explanation

Creation stories explain how different natural features and life forms came into being.

What impact did the Navajo Code Talkers have during World War II?

• They created art to inspire soldiers
• They taught Native languages to American troops
• Their code was never broken, leading to a U.S. victory
• They helped preserve Native languages through storytelling

Answer explanation

The Navajo Code Talkers' code was never broken, leading to a U.S. victory in World War II.

How does technology play a role in preserving indigenous languages today?

• It allows Native Americans to communicate only in English
• It makes learning indigenous languages more accessible
• It replaces traditional storytelling
• It creates new alphabets for Native American languages

Answer explanation

Technology makes learning indigenous languages more accessible, especially through online platforms.

What does the Cherokee Syllabary T-shirt created by the Atlanta Braves represent?

• A modern form of communication
• A method to teach baseball to Native Americans
• A way to raise awareness about the Cherokee written language
• A new uniform for the baseball team

Answer explanation

The Cherokee Syllabary T-shirt represents a way to raise awareness about the Cherokee written language.