Origin Myth

Which of the following is a true statement about a myth?

• Myths are usually about everyday people and their daily lives.
• All myths attempt to explain the origin of earthly life.
• Myths often feature immortal beings.
• . Myths rarely convey cultural values

Culture and Religion are the same.

• True
• False

“The Earth on Turtle’s Back” explains the origin of

• the sky
• the earth
• the sea
• the turtle 

Which important aspect of the world is explained by “When Grizzlies Walked Upright”?

•  how human beings came to be
• how bears came to walk like people
• how snow came to be
• how ice came to be

Think about the animal characters in “The Earth on Turtle’s Back.” Which one is the archetype of the hero or heroine who is determined to succeed, even though the character is not as strong as the others?

• the Turtle
• the Loon
• the Muskrat
• the Duck

From reading “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” you can tell that the Onondaga value certain things in their culture. Which two of these items do they value?
I. animals
II. clouds
III. riches
IV. dreams

•  I and III
• II and IV
• II and III
• I and IV