Iroquois Creation Myth Comprehension Quiz

What does this creation myth explain about the Iroquois dance rituals?

• Iroquois dance to worship the moon.

• They dance in the same direction as the sun to honor the creation of the earth.

• The muskrat created the first dance.

• Only twins are allowed in the dance.

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The arrows that the man brings to the girl represent

• the twins

• ocean waves

• fish and birds

• dance ritual

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The twins' creations in this myth tell you that the Iroquois culture

• believes in a balance in nature

• bases its rituals on deer meat

• respects the porcupine the most

• wishes more medicines were made

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When would the Iroquois be most likely to honor the left-handed twin?

• When preparing for war

• When preparing for harvest

• While celebrating the summer solstice

• While planting crops

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According to the myth, what role does the muskrat play?

• It creates the first dance.

• It brings up earth from the water.

• It plants the first tree.

• It teaches the twins to hunt.

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How does the myth explain the origin of the earth?

• The earth was always there.

• The woman created it with her hands.

• Earth was formed on the back of a turtle.

• The twins built it together.

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What does the myth reveal about Iroquois beliefs regarding good and evil?

• Good always defeats evil.

• Good and evil are in balance.

• Evil is stronger than good.

• There is no evil in the world.

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The right-handed twin takes control of

• his brother's life

• all poisonous plants

• the earth's animals

• the daytime

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What happened to the grandmother?

• The left-handed twin cut off her head

• The right-handed twin cut off her head and turned it into the sun

• The right-handed twin cut off her head and turned it into the moon

• She returned to the Sky-World

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How did Native Americans share their literature?

• Journals

• Word of mouth

• Diaries

• Letters

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