Unit 1

Question 1

Onondaga Tribe

Answer 1

• Iroquoian Native Americans
• Practice hospitality
• Do not believe in fighting

Question 2

Modoc Tribe

Answer 2

• Farmed fish and hunted
• Highly developed a method of weaving
• After fighting return to Oregon reservation

Question 3

Navajo Tribe

Answer 3

• Largest Native American nation in US
• Many live on reservations in Arizona Utah and New Mexico
  -Many still live in earth and log structures in practice tribal religion
• Pablo people taught them to weave and raise crops

Question 4

Iroquois Tribe

Answer 4

• Iroquoian mystic and prophet named Dekanawidah urged Iroquoian people to stop fighting and come together in peace + brotherhood
• Led to the formation of the Iroqouis confederation
• Democratic process and composition
• Elected by the people
  -Still exist today is self governing bodies

Question 5

Describe the actions of the swans the beaver and dark after the sky woman had fallen into the hole.
What does this tell you about how people in on a gaga face obstacles?

Answer 5

They tried to grab a piece of the earth at first you don’t succeed try and try again.

Question 6

From this myth what can you conclude about the relationship between Onondaga in their natural environment?

Answer 6

They have respect for the environment.

Question 7

What are three values of the Onondaga people?

Answer 7

1.) They take dreams seriously
2.) They are determined
3.) have curiosity

Question 8

What do the grizzly bears do that angers the chief of sky spirits?

Answer 8

The grizzlies kept his daughter in when she was of age they married her to the eldest son they had children and created a new species
he was angry because species existed without his making.
they are power hungry.

Question 9

What are three conclusions about the Modoc’s values and beliefs?

Answer 9

1.) Curious
2.) Aggressive
3.) Revenge seeking

Question 10

Stage 1 of the Navajo creation ceremony:

Answer 10

The spirit people cleanse and dry themselves call forth gods.

Question 11

Stage 2 of Navajo creation ceremony:

Answer 11

Gods appear and place corn + feathers on buckskin.

Question 12

Stage 3 of Navajo creation ceremony:

Answer 12

Mirage circle buckskins wind blows and transforms the ears to people.

Question 13

What is the winds role in the ceremony?

Answer 13

It creates life.

Question 14

Three conclusions about the Navajo values and beliefs:

Answer 14

1.) Valued corn and wind as a source of life
2.) Value significance of colors in the number four
3.) Very orderly

Question 15

What does the tree and fire symbolize

Answer 15

Peace and strength

Question 16

Based on the way the meetings are held what conclusions can you draw about the Iroquoian people?

Answer 16

They are grateful for the environment they value peace and obedience and they have a democratic process.

Question 17

What are the qualities and conduct required of counsil lords by the Iroquois constitution?

Answer 17

Thick skin peaceful patience deliberation and selflessness

Question 18

What conditions on the ship caused many of the slaves to die?

Answer 18

Perspiration foul air causing respiratory problems

Question 19

Why was Equiano kept on deck?

Answer 19

He was too young and he wanted to keep him healthy

Question 20

What is the effect of these floggings on the readers emotions

Answer 20

Discussed anger and sadness

Question 21

2 distinct injustices:

Answer 21

1.) they were flogged Because they tried to eat fish scraps
2.) They were flogged because they tried to commit suicide

Question 22

What does Equiano blame the illness a board on the ship on the traders?

Answer 22

They were using them as more cargo because they would believe it would give more profit without considering diseases among them.

Question 23

Why are the hardships and slavery inseparable?

Answer 23

Captives will always resist bondage

Question 24

Why are the slaves so frightened when learning that they must leave the ship?

Answer 24

they thought they would be eaten

Question 25

Which detail shows that not every sailor was cruel?

Answer 25

He allowed him to see the Compass

Question 26

What does Equiano focus on after purchasing his freedom?

Answer 26

He focused on Abolition and being a sailor.

Question 27

According to the opening paragraph what keeps sinners from falling in the hell?

Answer 27

God’s hand

Question 28

According to Edwards what does listeners mistakenly feel keeps them from falling in hell

Answer 28

They think their behavior keeps them from falling in the hell

Question 29

What words in the sermons title suggests emotional focus on Edwards message?

Answer 29

The words angry and sinners

Question 30

What does Edwards say sinners can obtain and how?

Answer 30

Mercy and salvation by repenting their sin

Question 31

What is the point of his vivid descriptions of hell

Answer 31

All of nature’s controlled by God. it is symbolic of the most powerful elements of nature.

Question 32

Apostrophe

Answer 32

The speaker addresses an absent person or personified object quality or idea

Question 33

Huswifery is an Apostrophe because 

Answer 33

It is talking about God

Question 34

To what household objects and activities is the speaker compared in the first two stanzas?

Answer 34

The spinning wheel
spool
yarn
loom
robe
dying
twine
fulling mills
flyers

Question 35

What do these images suggest about the speakers feelings about god?

Answer 35

The speaker feels connected like a union to God he is devoted deep intense and vivid.

Question 36

What does Bradford reveal about his religious beliefs in this discription of Squanto as a special instrument?

Answer 36

God is an active force in our every day life they trust God in their life Squanto was sent from God to help them

Question 37

What were some of the hardships to pilgrims faced during their trip across the Atlantic and their first winter in Plymouth?

Answer 37

It was cold they didn’t have proper shelter food they got scurvy or died of illness the ship was damaged beyond repair from storms

Question 38

What was true about the pilgrims religious beliefs

Answer 38

The pilgrims believe them being compassionate even those who didn’t share their religion

Question 39

Who is Samoset and how did the pilgrims meet him?

Answer 39

He understood some English and he was a Native American