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In both the Blackfeet and Apache myths, the first people who are created are

A
farmers.
B
fishers.
C
females.
D
foes.
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How does the Sun differ in the Blackfeet and Apache myths?

A
In the Blackfeet myth, the Sun is the Creator; in the Apache myth, the Sun is made by the main Creator.
B
In the Blackfeet myth, the Sun is a Creator; in the Apache myth, the Sun is not a Creator.
C
In the Blackfeet myth, the Sun does not make anything; in the Apache myth, the Sun makes everything.
D
In the Blackfeet myth, the Sun is called the Old Man; in the Apache myth, the Sun is called Kúterastan.
3

What is the main difference between the Blackfeet and Apache myths?

A
In the Blackfeet myth, the earth is created by a god; in the Apache myth, the earth is created by animals.
B
In the Blackfeet myth, people are created by the Sun; in the Apache myth, people are created by animals.
C
In the Blackfeet myth, the Creator gives people tools; in the Apache myth, people make their own tools.
D
In the Blackfeet myth, the Creator acts mostly alone; in the Apache myth, the Creator gets help from others.
4

When they had taken the skins from these animals, they set up poles and put the hides over them, and so made a shelter to sleep under.

A
agriculture
B
housing
C
ceremonies
D
values
5

Read the excerpt from “The North American Indian Apache Mythology-Creation Myth.”What does this excerpt show about the culture of the Apaches? Check all that apply.

A
The piñon tree is an important resource.
B
The piñon tree is used for its gum.
C
Water is an important resource.
D
Men do mostly agricultural work.
E
Four is an important number.
F
The main source of food is from hunting.
6

Read the excerpt from “The North American Indian Apache Mythology-Creation Myth.”Which aspects of Apache culture does this excerpt show? Check all that apply.

A
four colors that have significance
B
the agricultural way of life
C
the ritual use of a sweat house
D
the importance of the four directions
E
foods that are especially valued
F
a blanket that is part of a sweat house ritual
7

Which element features prominently in the Apache myth but not in the Blackfeet myth?

A
earth
B
wind
C
water
D
fire
8

He marked off certain pieces of land, where he caused different kinds of roots and berries to grow—a place for camas; and one for wild carrots; one for wild turnips, sweet root and bitter root; one for service berries, bullberries, cherries, plums, and rosebuds.

A
how sickness was cured
B
what people gathered to eat
C
how people farmed the land
D
what religious beliefs people held
9

How are Napi from the Blackfeet myth and Kúterastan from the Apache myth alike?

A
Both are the Sun.
B
Both are male gods.
C
Both act alone.
D
Both make people die.
10

Which best describes the difference in the way people are created in the Blackfeet and Apache myths?

A
In the Blackfeet myth, Old Man makes people from clay figures; in the Apache myth, Kúterastan makes people directly from his hands.
B
In the Blackfeet myth, people are created from other people; in the Apache myth, people are created from gods.
C
In the Blackfeet myth, Old Man makes people that look like people; in the Apache myth, Kúterastan makes people that look like animals.
D
In the Blackfeet myth, people are the very first creations; in the Apache myth, people are created at the end of all creation.

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