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Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures Answers

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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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A
actions
B
inferences
C
mythologies
D
values
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Based on the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” one way the Maori culture most differs from the Haida culture is that the Maori culture

A
cares for the earth.
B
is made up of fierce warriors.
C
worships supernatural beings.
D
has a strong sense of community.
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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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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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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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Both "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” feature

A
a bird.
B
the gods.
C
the weather.
D
a wife.
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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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In "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another?

A
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner.
B
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a sarcastic manner.
C
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in an over-the-top manner.
D
The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a humorous manner.
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A
myths
B
resolutions
C
settings
D
values

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