The Skidi Star Chart: Native American Horoscope Par Excellence

The video explores the Skiddy Pawnee tribe's advanced understanding of astronomy through their Skinny star chart. This chart, drawn on elk skin, was used to track celestial movements, aiding in agricultural and hunting activities. It also played a significant role in their spiritual and cultural lives, with shrines aligned to star gods. The Museum of Artifacts that Made America highlights this as a testament to the tribe's sophisticated knowledge of the stars.

What is the primary focus of the Museum of artifacts that made America?

• Artifacts that shaped American history

• The history of astrology

• The story of the Skiddy Pawnee tribe

• The evolution of technology

How did the Skiddy Pawnee tribe view celestial bodies like the sun and moon?

• As gods who created mankind

• As sources of light and warmth

• As mere objects in the sky

• As tools for navigation

What material was used to create the Skinny star chart?

• Wooden carvings

• Mineral pigment on elk skin

• Stone tablets

• Animal hide

In what ways did the Skinny star chart influence the Skiddy Pawnee's lifestyle?

• It determined their clothing style

• It guided their spiritual and cultural practices

• It influenced their language

• It dictated their diet

What does the Skinny star chart prove about the Skiddy Pawnee tribe?

• They were the largest tribe in America

• They were the most advanced in agriculture

• They were the first to use technology

• They had the most advanced knowledge of the stars among Native American tribes