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What is singer Fergie’s real name?
-Stacey Ferguson
-Stacie Ann Ferguson
-Stacey Ann Ferguson
-Stacie Ann Fergusen
Stacie Ann Ferguson
100
Where is Tse Ligai Deezahi?
Cottonwood
100
Say triangle in Navajo?
T’aa’goo Adeez’a’
100
“Just own the night, like the fourth of July”
Katy Perry-Firework
100
what’s the top number of a fraction called?
Numerator
200
What was the first original Disney song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song?
-Someday My Prince Will Come
-Circle of Life
-Beauty of Beast
-When you Wish Upon a Star
When You Wish Upon a Star
200
Name four things you shouldn’t do during Lunar Eclipse?
-Do not eat or drink
-don’t sleep
-don’t look at eclipse
-don’t use restroom
-when spouse is pregnant do not look at eclipse
-only use water to reflect image To observe timing
200
What color is nidiiniichx’ii’?
Rust
200
“We were poor, but we had love.”
Loretta Lynn-Coalminer’s Daughter
200
How many black keys are found on a traditional piano?
-32
-34
-38
-52
32
300
Which film did Steven spielberg win is first oscar for Best Director?
-Jaws
-Catch Me If You Can
-E.T.
-Schindler’s List
Schinler’s List
300
What is a Dahsani?
Porcupine
300
T’aa’ Litso dwiikii bees?
15 cents
300
”She broke My heart. Now all that’s left of me is beating in this guitar.”
Luke Combs-She got the best of Me
300
What is the warmest sea on Earth?
-Dead Sea
-White Sea
-Red Sea
-Black Sea
Red Sea
400
What is the name of Quint’s Shark-hunting boat in Jaws?
The Orca
400
Between 1861 to 1864where did Kit Carson take the Dine ppl to?
Fort Sumner, Bosque Redondo, Hweeldi
400
Olta’goo niya, azha, shitsiist’iin neezgai ndi
I went to school even though I had a headache.
400
“Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor. Reaching for my phone.”
Lady A-Need You Now
400
What is the only city located on two continents?
-Reykjavik
-Istanbul
-Moscow
-Madrid
Istanbul
500
Who scored the first three-point basket in NBA history?
-Chris Ford
-Howard Porter
-Rick Robey
-M.L. Carr
Chris Ford
500
Name two Navajo Constellations:
Náhookos Bika'ii (Northern Male)
This figure is synonymous with the "Big Dipper" in its location in the sky. In the Navajo mindset, Náhookos Bika'ii is a man lying down on one his side. He represents the father & protector of the home.
Náhookos Bi'áadii (Northern Female)
This figure is synonymous with the Greek constellation "Cassiopeia" in its location in the sky. In the Navajo mindset, Náhookos Bi'áadii is a woman also lying on her side. She represents the mother of the home. This figure is also a figure in the "string-game."
Náhookos Biko' (Northern Fire)
This is the "North Star", surrounded by 4 other stars. Náhookos Biko' represents the fire in the center of the hogan (home), around which Náhookos Bika'ii & Náhookos Bi'áadii circle around. Together, all three constellations represent the family. This constellation is also a figure in the "string-game."
Hastiin Sik'ai'í (Squatting Man)
This figure is located among"Corvus", the stars of "Hydra," & the "Spica of Virgo." in its location in the sky. This constellation is better translated, "The Man With His Legs Spread Apart." Hastiin Sik'ai'í is a leader in the sky, which is depicted in that three other constellations follow his trail in the sky; Á
tse Etsoh (First Great One), Átse Ats'oosí (First Slender One), & Dilyehe (Planting Stars). This constellation is also a figure in the "string-game."
Átse Etsoh (First Great One)
This figure extends into several Greek constellations. It is situated near "Sagittarius" & "Libra." The star known as "Anteres," a star wtihin the constellation of "Scorpius," forms the heart of Átse Etsoh. Holding a cane in his hand, Átse Etsoh represents the elders. He represents the concept of "Sá'áh Naagháii Bik'éh Hózhóón," the concept that "with old age comes happiness or contentment." Though today's generation focuses on remaining young, the mindset of the elders back in the day focused on becoming an elder & gaining the wisdom & respect that came with it.
Átse Ats'oosí (First Slender One)
This figure is synonymous with the constellation "Orion" in its location in the sky. Átse Ats'oosí represents protection, as it is depicted in the sky as it moves ahead of the children that make up the constellation Dilyéhé, protecting them.
Dilyéhé (The Planters)
This figure is synonymous with the constellation "Pleiades" in its location in the sky. It is said that when some of the Holy People were coming to this world by a rainbow, these were children that were too busy playing & got left in the sky. These children represent youth. When this constellation appears over the morning horizon, it indicates it is time to plant. This constellation is also a figure in the "string-game."
This is called the "Planting Stars" because it determines when it is the proper time to plant crops. Once it is seen early in the morning, planting must stop or the crops will not be ripe by harvest.
Gah Haat'e'ii (Rabbit Tracks)
This constellation, which is part of the tail of "Scorpius", was used by hunters long ago go determine when the traditional hunting season would begin. When this constellation remained in one place, deer was not hunted because their young still still depend on their mothers for nourishment. Only until the star tips to the east did the hunting season "truly" begin.
Yikáísídáhí (It Waits For Dawn)
This figure is synonymous with the "Milky Way" in its location in the sky. It represents tádídíín (corn pollen) that is sprinked when traditional Navajos pray in the morning. Ásdzáá Nádleehí (Changing Woman) showed the Navajos how to spread out tádídíín before themselves when they prayed, which remained in the sky as a remembrance. This constellation is also a figure in the "string-game," known as "Many Stars."
Some people call the Milky Way "
eesis," which describes a belt buried in the ground.
So' Tsoh (Coyote Star)
This literally translates to "Big Star," & is equivalent to the "Morning Star" seen very early in the morning. This constellation is also a figure in the "string-game," known as "So' Tsoh."
Some people call the Coyote Star "So' Doo Nídízíidii," which means "the star without a month" because it doesn't come in regular monthly star patterns. Others just call this star "Ma'ii Bizo'," which means "Coyote's Star."
500
Beesh ad’ee’
Jaa’ abani
ke nibaal
Tloh Chin
Spoon
bat
tennis shoe
onion
500
“Could it be a rose from day’s gone by? And did I hear you say he was a meeting you here today?”
Delta Dawn-Tanya Tucker
500
Who’s of the eight Major islands in Hawaii is currently uninhabited?
-Kahlo’olawe
-Lanai
-Niihau
-Molokai
Kaho’olawe