Identify four kinds of oral traditional Native American works that are considered to be the origins of American Literature.
Myths, folk tales, legends, and songs
100
Give a reason that explains the following statement; Much of early American literature is identified with religious groups.
persecution in England
200
Why did the Native Americans rely on the oral tradition for sharing their stories.
What is To go beyond cultural boundaries so that the stories could survive the test of time.
200
List four kinds of works written by the Puritans.
What are sermons, colonial histories, personal diaries, and devotional poems.
300
Explain how native American religions were alike.
What is reverence for nature, which was often revered as a spiritual as well as physical mother.
400
How did the Iroquois League of Nations differ from many other tribal groups?
The Iroquois League of Nations wanted peace between the Native American nations.
500
A common theme of native American oral tradition is respect for nature. Give an example of how each of t he following selections incorporates this theme.
The Osage Creation Account
The Navajo Creation Myth