Alaska Native Games and Culture

Molly and her friends discover a bone with markings in the woods, which leads them to a museum where they learn about artifacts and Alaska Native games. They demonstrate how to play the traditional Athabascan game Neehiilak and explore the significance of other native games. The bone is confirmed as an artifact and displayed in the museum, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage.

What is the primary mode of transportation for Molly and her friends?

• By train

• By bicycle

• By plane or sled

• By car

What did Suki find in the woods that sparked an adventure?

• A lost puppy

• A mysterious key

• A bone with markings

• A treasure map

What was the initial assumption about the bone found by Suki?

• It was a dinosaur bone

• It was a million years old

• It was a piece of modern art

• It was a part of a spaceship

What is the purpose of the Athabascan baby cradle mentioned in the museum?

• To catch fish

• To hold a baby

• To store food

• To carry water

What is the traditional Athabascan game 'Neehiilak' used to teach?

• Hunting and fishing skills

• Mathematics

• Storytelling

• Dancing

What did Molly and her friends use to retrieve the kite from the tree?

• A long rope

• A stick from the 'Neehiilak' game

• A trained falcon

• A ladder

What was the actual identity of the 'artifact' Oscar found?

• A piece of a spaceship

• An ancient coin

• A valuable copper bead

• A lawnmower washer

What is the Alaskan High Kick designed to improve?

• Coordination and strength

• Balance and rhythm

• Speed and agility

• Endurance and flexibility

Where did Molly and her friends learn about the Alaskan High Kick?

• At a sports camp

• In a school gym

• At the local library

• At Cook Inlet Tribal Council

What is the main reason traditional games were developed by Alaska Native ancestors?

• To teach mathematics

• To improve hunting and fishing skills

• To compete in national events

• For entertainment