Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures Answers

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From reading "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can tell that the Haida people value family due to the actions of

A
the baby toward the daughter.
B
the Sky Chief toward Raven.
C
Raven toward the Sky Chief.
D
the daughter toward the baby.
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For a reader to contrast two or more things, the reader must consider how they are

A
alike
B
different
C
similar
D
comparable
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Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.

A
light flooded into the world
B
the first humans
C
were warmly received
D
their new home
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For a reader to two or more things, the reader must consider how the things are different.

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To understand the values expressed in a myth, what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Select four options.

A
actions
B
clothing
C
conflict
D
diet
E
motivations
F
resolution
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Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?

A
“We should kill our parents,” he suggested, for he was the god of war. “It will be difficult, but it is the only way we can truly be free!”
B
“We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”
C
“The Sky Father will watch us from above, while the Earth Mother nourishes us from below.”
D
“It is impossible!” cried Tû. “We should kill them. There is no other way to be free.”
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In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate?

A
As Tû's descendants, the Maori can conquer anything.
B
As Tû's descendants, the Maori must attack nature.
C
Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.
D
Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori regularly have to hunt for him.
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Evidence in the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” shows that the Maori and Haida cultures are more

A
similar than different because they have important values in common.
B
different than similar because they have such different origins.
C
similar than different because they both are controlled by their gods.
D
different than similar because they live in different parts of the world.
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Based on the conclusion of "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can infer that the Haida

A
were lacking in basic necessities.
B
had plenty of food and water available.
C
relied mainly on the ocean for provisions.
D
waited for the Raven to feed them daily.
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Based on a comparison of the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” if the Maori and the Haida people decided to create a myth together, what would most likely be the value expressed?

A
the need for freedom
B
the importance of family
C
the advantage of cleverness
D
the significance of individuality

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