Indian Origins
How did the American Indians come to the Americas?
Migrated across land bridge from Asia
What are similarities between Dekanawida and Jesus?
Born of a virgin, angels came to foretell, leader, defeated the evil one who had a spell of darkness over the land
How did the Europeans view the American Indians?
As barbaric savages who worshipped the devil
Why are stories important to different cultures?
Stories are important across cultures because they explain questions about identity, the world, truth, and purpose.
What values do the Iroquois people have based on the myth of Dekanawida?
Leaders that are patient, freedom, peace
How did they view marriage and children?
As sacred vows, divorce was an option but frowned upon, children are a blessing
What are similarities and differences between the Cherokee origin myth and Genesis 1-2?
Similarities: pillars of the earth, arch/vault, water covered the earth, a bird was sent out, sun was set in the sky, humans came after plants/animals
Differences: No Creator God, sister/brother were the first humans, nothing was made "good"
What is a confederacy?
a political union of sovereign states
What customs did they have around war?
Chief would gather his advisors for council, young men would paint themselves to look intimidating, do chants and dancing