AnswersCommon Core ELA 11 - ELA3011 A-ICThe Iroquois Creation Myth: "The World on Turtle's Back"

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

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What natural elements does this creation myth attempt to explain? Check all that apply.

A
the ocean
B
land
C
the universe
D
crops
E
people
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What does this passage explain about people?

A
why mothers favor some children over others
B
the contrasting sides of human nature
C
why there is harmony in all things
D
left- and right-handedness
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According to the passage, what is one purpose of dance rituals in Iroquois culture?

A
to keep people healthy and limber
B
to ensure a good harvest
C
to prepare for a burial ceremony
D
to honor the right-handed twin
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What can a reader infer about Iroquois culture from this passage? Check the three best answers.

A
Corn, beans, and squash are important to Iroquois culture.
B
Iroquois ceremonial practices include singing and using tobacco.
C
Corn symbolizes grief in Iroquois culture.
D
The Iroquois must constantly engage in conflict to defend their land.
E
The Iroquois use creation myths to help explain their cultural practices.
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Based on the explanation of the creation of natural elements, what is most likely to be important to the modern Iroquois culture?

A
warfare
B
material goods
C
the environment
D
technology

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