The Navajo Origin Legend & The Iroquois Constitution Questions

The Navajo Origin Legend

1. What words would you use to describe the images in these tales and the impression they made on you?
-The images in the tales show very spiritual things, are very vivid and descriptive and they way of life that they lived.
2. Not for this story
3. Not for this story
4. A) Recall: Identify the stages of the Navajo creation ceremony? B) Analyze: What do the order and ritual of the ceremony tell you about the Navajo people?
-They cleanse and dry themselves on the 12th day, the gods come forth, they wait for the wind to blow. They valued structure and sacred rituals.
5. A) Recall: What is the winds role in the ceremony? B) Contrast: How does the winds role contrast with the order and ritual of the ceremony?
-The wind is breathing life in corn, it plays the role of giving life not laying foundations
6. A) Compare & Contrast: In what ways do the two tales differ in their attitude toward nature? B) Evaluate: With which attitude do you most identify? Why?
-They show where they come from but now where they come together, respecting nature knowing that you cant change it.

The Iroquois Constitution 

1. Respond: If you were the chief of a Native American nation, would this speech persuade you to join the Confederation? Explain
-The speech would persuade me to join the Confederation because if the tribes joined together it would be harder to over throw.
2. A) Recall: What do the lords plan to commemorate their meeting? B) Analyze: What do the roots of this plant symbolize?
-The Tree of Great Peace. It symbolizes peace and strength.
3. A) Recall: According to the Constitution., what must confederate lords do to open a council meeting? B) Infer: What do these references tell you about the Iroquois?
-They thank the earth, things of the earth, and the creator to express gratitude to cousin lords. The references show that they appreciate what they've been given.
4. A) Analyze: What three images from nature does Dekanawidah use in the Iroquois Constitution? B) Infer: What do these references tell you about the Iroquois?
-Images of a tree, an eagle, and council fire. That Iroquois uses symbolism with nature, references that he is in touch with nature.
5. A) Summarize: Summarize the qualities and conduct required of council lords by the Iroquois Constitution. B) Synthesis: How well do these qualities apply to leaders in the modern world?
-The Lords have to be selfless, calm, honest, slow to anger, peace, and good will. The leaders try to follow these but sometimes fail or fall short.
6. Take a Position: Do you agree with and support the ideas presented in The Iroquois Constitution? Why or why not?
-I agree because they show many peaceful and calm qualities.