Weaponry
This ancient, handheld spear-throwing device that functions as an extension of the human arm, utilizing leverage to launch rivercane darts with high velocity, force, and accuracy. The Chahta Anumpa of this word translates as "something to throw with". What is this called in the Chahta Anumpa?
Nan isht pila (atl atl)
This command is used to say, "Hurry!" What is this command in Chahta Anumpa?
What is: Tushpa!
This Chahta sport was used to settle disputes amongst the Southeastern tribes. Given the nickname, "little brother of war". What is this Chahta national sport?
What is: Ishtaboli/Kapucha toli
This traditional food item incorporates hominy and pork meat, which often times is cooked in a large stew pot. What is this stew called?
What is: Tanchi Labonna
This Choctaw hymn is titled, "Prayer to the Holy Spirit". This hymn is attributed to missionary, Rev. Alfred Wright. Today, this popular hymn is sang to a vast number of tunes such: Amazing Grace, At the cross, He loves me, Oh, How I love Jesus, It came upon a midnight clear, etc.
What is: Chahta Vba Isht Taloa holhtina pokoli ushta akucha untuchina (#48).
This Choctaw weapon is used to hunt small game (rabbits). Prior to introducing rifles into rabbit hunts, Chahta hunters would have to skillfully throw it. What is the Chahta Anumpa for this weapon?
What is: Chukfi Isht Nipa (Rabbit stick)
This one worded command is used when one is told to eat (in general). What is this one worded phrase?
What is: Impa!
This game utilizes pieces of tanchi. One side is toasted, while the other side is not to distinguish between the two. What is this game called in Chahta Anumpa?
What is: Tanchi Bvska
This food item is made out of corn meal and baking soda. This item is called, "Shuck Bread" in the Chahta Anumpa. What is this food item?
What is: Banaha
This popular hymn is titled, "Sinners, how can you hate the Savior?" Loring S. Williams is accredited with composing this hymnal. Today, this hymn is sang with the Traditional tune, Press along to Glory Land, and Come thou fount. What is this hymn's number?
What is: Chahta Vba Isht Taloa holhtina pokoli tuklo akucha tuklo (#21)
This weapon is used to hunt larger game. Skillfully hand carved from a hardwood such as: Bois d'arc or Hickory, this weapon must be on the same growth ring to prevent breakage under tension. The Chahta Anumpa for this weapon is a "tree gun".
What is: Iti Tanampo (Bow)
This command is used to tell someone, "Stop or Quit" an action.
What is: Issa!
This game's objective is to identify where the clovis point is hidden. What is this called in Chahta Anumpa?
This food item is synonomous for Peas and Beans. What is the Chahta Anumpa for these food items?
What is: Tobi
This Choctaw hymn is titled, "Give me Christ, or else I die". Missionary, Loring S. Williams, is accredited with contributing to this hymn. Historians state this hymnal was sang on the forced removal from our Homelands.
What is: Chahta Vba Isht Taloa holhtina pokoli tahlapi akucha tuchina (#53).
This weapon can be made out of hollowed out rivercane. Used to shoot small game such as Squirrels, Birds, Frogs, etc. The Chahta Anumpa is translated as "Pierced/punctured Rivercane"
What is: Uski hlumpa (blow gun)
This command is used to say, "Listen up!"
What is: Haklo!
This sport was used by all of the Southeastern tribes, and was an additional way to keep the warriors in peak physical conditioning. This game looks like Chunkey. What is the Chahta Anumpa for this sport?
What is: Achapi
This traditional dessert incorporates grapes and dumplings. What is the Chahta Anumpa for this dessert?
What is: Panki Walakshi
*note spelling uses nasalized a character.
This Choctaw hymn is titled, The Christian Soldier. Despite having the common meter listed after the title, this hymn is more often sang to a slow tune, but a second tune is more upbeat. What number is this hymn?
What is: Chahta Vba Isht Taloa holhtina pokoli hannali akucha hannali (#66).
This weapon was used for giging fish. Fashioned out of rivercane, this weapon had serrated edges used to puncture and hold on the fish. What is this tool?
What is: Gigging pole (nan isht nvhli)
This command is used to say, "Play!"
What is: Washoha! or Toli!
"Crack the Code" was created to replicate the important information passed from One Chahta Code Talker to another. What is the Chahta Anumpa for a Code talker?
*Hint: Hidden Language Speaker
What is: Anumpa Lumanka Anumpuli or Lomit Anumpuli
Chahta folklore describes this traditional food item: Corn was given to the Chahta okla by this specific person. Who was this person?
What is: Ohoyo osh chishba (the unknown woman)
This Choctaw hymn is titled, The Gospel. Capt. Joseph Dukes is attributed with composing this hymn. Often sang in a slow, but powerful pace. This hymn is only 3 stanza(s) long. What number is this hymn?
What is: Chahta Vba Isht Taloa holhtina tahlepa achvffa pokoli tuchina akucha untuchina (#138).