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23 Cards in this Set
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1. Which of the following is a true statement about a myth?
a. Myths are usually about everyday people and their daily lives. b. All myths attempt to explain the origin of earthly life. c. Myths often feature immortal beings. d. Myths rarely convey cultural values. |
c. Myths often feature immortal beings.
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2. “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” explains the origin of
a. the sky. b. the sea. c. the earth. d. the turtle. |
c. the earth.
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3. “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” shows the importance the Onondaga placed on
a. rain. b. dreams. c. strength in battle. d. old age. |
b. dreams.
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4. Which of these sayings expresses a cultural value clearly suggested by “The Earth on
Turtle’s Back”? a. Might makes right. b. If you don’t succeed, try, try again. c. There’s no place like home. d. The meek shall inherit the earth. |
b. If you don’t succeed, try, try again.
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5. The events in “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” have the strongest resemblance to the
biblical account of a. the Garden of Eden. b. the Flood. c. the building of the pyramids. d. the Ten Commandments. |
b. the Flood.
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6. In “When Grizzlies Walked Upright,” the daughter places herself in a dangerous
position because she is a. shy. b. self-sacrificing. c. self-destructive. d. curious. |
d. curious.
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7. In punishing the grizzlies, the Chief of the Sky Spirits shows
a. compassion. b. human qualities. c. godlike wisdom. d. fairness and objectivity. |
b. human qualities.
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8. “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” explains the origins of
a. human beings. b. the earth. c. snow. d. ice. |
b. the earth.
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9. Recalling what you read about the Modoc in the background before the selections,
you can conclude that Mount Shasta probably is a. on the East Coast. b. in the South. c. in the Midwest. d. on the West Coast. |
d. on the West Coast.
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10. Another title for this excerpt from The Navajo Origin Legend might be
a. It Was the Wind That Gave Them Life. b. Where the Wind Comes From. c. How the Navajo Used Corn. d. The Cycle of Nature. |
a. It Was the Wind That Gave Them Life.
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11. The selection from The Navajo Origin Legend shows the origin of
a. buckskin. b. corn. c. marriage. d. funerals. |
c. marriage.
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12. In the ceremony described in The Navajo Origin Legend, the ears of corn are carefully
laid out with their heads to the west and their tips to the east. The arrangement of the corn reflects the importance the Navajo placed on a. the phases of the moon. b. desert mirages. c. the prevailing west wind. d. the rising and setting sun. |
d. the rising and setting sun.
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13. What was the main purpose of the Iroquois Constitution?
a. to explain Iroquois customs b. to propose a moral guide c. to establish a form of government d. to record important events |
c. to establish a form of government
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14. According to the Iroquois Constitution, what must outsiders do in order to become
part of the Iroquois Confederation? a. accept and obey the Iroquois Constitution b. join one of the five Iroquois tribes c. make a pledge to the confederate lords d. attend a meeting of the confederate council |
a. accept and obey the Iroquois Constitution
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15. In the Iroquois Constitution, what does the Tree of the Great Peace represent?
a. strength in battle b. the lords’ council c. the constitution itself d. the confederacy of the Five Nations |
d. the confederacy of the Five Nations
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16. From the opening address required of the confederate lords, it can be assumed that
the Iroquois placed a high value on a. wealth. b. good health. c. courage in battle. d. the natural world. |
d. the natural world.
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17. Where is a surgeon most likely to perform ablutions?
a. at a sink before the operation b. at the operating table during the operation c. in the waiting room while talking with the patient’s relatives d. at his desk in his office |
a. at a sink before the operation
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18. Which of the following people behaves with deliberation?
a. a reckless daredevil b. a thoughtful judge c. an impulsive shopper d. a tactless chatterer |
b. a thoughtful judge
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19. Which of these sentences is a compound sentence?
a. At last, with one great effort, he uprooted the tree and placed it on its side. b. He swam down and down, far beneath the surface, but could not reach the bottom. c. The Duck dove first, and then the Beaver tried. d. They brought the Muskrat over to the Great Turtle and placed her paw against his back. |
c. The Duck dove first, and then the Beaver tried.
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20. Which choice below combines these two sentences into a compound sentence?
The Sky Chief expected a child. He found a grown woman. a. The Sky Chief expected a child, but he found a grown woman. b. Although the Sky Chief expected a child, he found a grown woman. c. Until he found a grown woman, the Sky Chief expected a child. d. The Sky Chief expected a child but found a grown woman. |
a. The Sky Chief expected a child, but he found a grown woman.
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21. Virtually all civilizations have produced origin myths to explain natural phenomena. Today
we continue to seek explanations for the mysteries of nature, often turning to science and technology for answers. Why do you think human beings in all times and places seek explanations for events beyond human control? What do such explanations, scientific or mythical, offer? Write an essay in which you present your views. |
Essay Question #1
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22. The Iroquois Constitution is a highly regarded document that probably influenced American
leaders when they drafted the United States Constitution. Write an essay in which you propose reasons why the founding fathers might have been influenced by the Iroquois Constitution. In your essay, discuss the purpose of the Iroquois Constitution and the principles on which it is based. |
Essay Question #2
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23. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” “When
Grizzlies Walked Upright,” and the excerpt from The Navajo Origin Legend. Discuss what each myth reveals about the customs, attitudes, and beliefs of the tribe that created it, and then compare and contrast the customs, attitudes, and beliefs of the three tribes. |
Essay Question #3
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