Cherokee Words
Hello!
Osiyo!
Who brought the first fire to the animals?
Waterspider
How is Cherokee history passed from one generation to the next?
Orally or by word of mouth
When do you pick wild onions?
Spring time
When someone asks you a question, what should you do?
Speak Your Truth
Thank you
Wado
Who is the trickster in Cherokee stories?
Rabbit
How do you know what clan you belong to?
Through your mother
What tree root is commonly boiled to make a tea?
Sassafras
Where should you be and what should you do?
Be Here, Be Safe
Elephant/Butterfly
Kamama
Why does the Cornhusk Doll have no face?
She thought she was prettier than everyone else and didn't do her work
What are the 3 Sister Plants?
Corn, Beans, and Squash
What trees produce acorns?
Oak trees
Who should you care for?
Care for Self and Others
Cherokee
Tsalagi
Why is the Opossum's tail bare?
Cricket cut his hair
What are 4 different Cherokee foods?
Wild onions and eggs, Hog Fry, Grape Dumplings, Kanuchi, Brown Beans, Bean Bread, Etc.
What nut is used to make Kanuchi?
Hickory Nut
What should you do for yourself to succeed?
Set Goals
Until We Meet Again
Donadagohvi
What two animals helped the birds win the ball game between the birds and animals?
The Bat and the Flying Squirrel
How many clans are there in the Cherokee culture? Name them.
7
Bird, Wolf, Deer, Paint, Blue, Wild Potato, Long Hair
What was the Mullein plant used for?
Smoke used to sooth asthma attacks and chest congestion, helps reduce swelling in feet/joints, boiled leaves can be used for headaches
What do you do to keep a situation from escalating?
Let Go and Move On