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How the World was Made-A Cherokee Creation Myth

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was the problem with Galun'lati

a)

The animals were curious

b)

It was too crowded

c)

The arch was breaking

d)

People were hunting them

2.

Myths and legends are an important way for __ to be passed down through the generations (time)

a)

customs

b)

beliefs

c)

histories

d)

All ot the above

3.

What was the strangest thing about Daiyuni-si the water beetle?

a)

He could not find a piece of land

b)

He was brave

c)

He darted over the water surface

d)

He was the beaver's grand child

4.

"How the World Was Made" is a creation myth about which Native American tribe?

a)

The Hopi

b)

The Aztecs

c)

The Cherokee

d)

The Mayans

5.

Which of the following animals plays a major role in "How the World Was Made?"

a)

Deer

b)

Buzzard

c)

Sheep

d)

Turtle

6.

"How the World Was Made" can best be described as which of the following?

a)

A fairy tale

b)

A creation myth

c)

An poem

d)

A short story

7.

The Cherokee placed a lot of importance on

a)

the earth and its animals

b)

money

c)

religion

d)

friendships

8.

What does Daiuni-si do with mud he gets from the bottom of the ocean?

a)

He makes the large island Earth

b)

He makes a house

c)

He makes more space on Galun'lati

d)

He puts it on the great buzzard's back.

9.

What were the plants and the animals told when they were created?

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10.

Why were the panther and owl rewarded?

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11.

How were the trees that fell asleep punished?

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12.

How were the trees that stayed awake rewarded?

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13.

How did the first child come to Earth?

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