Native American Lit
The Native Americans highly valued humans living in harmony with _______.
True or False: the Puritans believed man is inherently good.
False.
Rationalists believed human beings can arrive at truth by using _____ instead of relying on the religious authority of the past.
reason/logic
This book of the Bible contains the phrase "Vanity of Vanities."
Ecclesiastes
Brace
"Iktomi and the Ducks" is an example of this type (or genre of storytelling) of Native American literature.
Trickster tales
(Also acceptable: Fable)
This term is used to describe the idea that God already knows who is either elected to salvation or damnation.
Predestination
True.
This term describes the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture for one’s own entertainment or gain.
Cultural appropriation
If Mrs. Alexander could be any sea creature, what would she be?
A dolphin
This Iroquois creation story expresses one Native American people group's perspective on the origin of the Earth, Creator, and role of human beings.
"The World on the Turtle's Back"
theocratic
This spirituality emerged from the Rationalist mindset, offering a significantly different perception of God than the Puritans.
Deism
This novel by John Steinbeck mirrors the Biblical story of Cain and Abel.
East of Eden.
Name the first 5 presidents of the US in order.
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
This is a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people, or explaining some sort of natural/social phenomenon.
Myth
The ultimate authority in life to a Puritan.
The Bible
The Age of ____________ prompted the emergence of the Rationalist movement.
Enlightenment
This poet wrote "I, Too" in response to Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing."
Langston Hughes.
Name one song on Taylor Swift's new album "folklore."
varies.
This type of story telling popular in Native American cultures involves passing along messages and traditional beliefs from generation to generation.
Oral Storytelling OR Folklore
Name one piece we covered of Puritan writing and explain how it reflects the beliefs/theology of the Puritan community.
varies
Name one piece we covered of Rationalist writing and explain how it reflects the beliefs/theology of the Rationalist community.
varies
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Charles Woodson.