Native Americans singing in a ceremony to the gods. New Mexico c.1950.

The transcript describes a Navajo ritual where women raise dust to signal the heavens for rain. It also depicts people in ceremonial dress praying to their gods for rain, accompanied by chanting.

What action do the Navajo women take when there is no rain?

• They sing songs of the sun.

• They raise dust into the air.

• They plant more crops.

• They dance in the fields.

Why do the Navajo women raise dust into the air?

• To signal the heavens that the Earth is dry.

• To entertain the children.

• To clear the air of impurities.

• To create a sandstorm.

What do the people wear during the rain supplication ceremony?

• Raincoats.

• Everyday clothes.

• Traditional farming attire.

• Ceremonial dress.

What is the purpose of the ceremonial dress in the rain ritual?

• To honor the gods.

• To protect from the sun.

• To blend in with the environment.

• To keep warm.

What accompanies the rain supplication ceremony?

• A storytelling session.

• A dance performance.

• A feast.

• Navajo chanting.