The Iroquois Creation Myth: "The World on Turtle's Back"

Question 1

How does this legal document from 1672 illustrate the role of the Christian religion in the early New England colonies?

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Religion was the basis for government as well as private life.

Question 2

What details did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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Gaping is related to living things, which makes hell seem like a living creature to the audience.; The word gaping helps build the image of hell as a mouth that will swallow the audience up if they don’t do as Edward says.; The connotation of gaping makes the image more frightening and persuasive.

Question 3

“Martina set their books on the table and stared at Luis.”

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slammed

Question 4

How does changing the word affect the meaning of the sentence? Check all that apply.

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It suggests that Martina is not happy to see Luis.; It explains more about how Martina feels.; It shows how angry Martina is at Luis.

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