Diné Language
This is how you say “hello” in Navajo.
What is Yáʼátʼééh?
These are traditional homes made from logs and earth.
What are hogans?
The Navajo creation story begins in this world.
What is the First World (Black World)?
What is Chinle, AZ?
True or False: Navajo Nation is larger in land area than West Virginia.
What is True?
This word means “thank you” in Navajo.
What is Ahéhee’?
This ceremony is performed when a Navajo girl comes of age.
What is the Kinaaldá?
These sacred beings guided the Navajo through the different worlds.
Who are the Holy People (Diyin Dine’é)?
Antelope Canyon is located in which Navajo Chapter?
What is LeChee Chapter?
Navajo tacos are made using this type of traditional bread.
What is frybread?
What does “Diné” translate to in English?
What is The People?
This sacred number appears in many ceremonies and songs.
What is four?
This famous Navajo leader stood up for education and told Navajo children to “be educated, but don’t forget who you are.”
Who is Chief Manuelito?
This sacred canyon in Arizona is a spiritual and historical site.
What is Canyon de Chelly?
This is a popular modern sport played across many Navajo high schools.
What is basketball (or rodeo, depending on local popularity)?
This is how you say “my mother” in Navajo.
What is shimá?
Traditional Navajo stories are often told by these respected community members.
Who are elders (or storytellers)?
Before colonization, the Diné lived in a traditional land-based society, often described with this word meaning self-reliant and mobile.
What is pastoral (or nomadic)?
Which state is majority of the Navajo Nation located in?
What is Arizona?
What Navajo game is very popular and only played during the winter months.
What is Késhjéé (Shoe Game)?
What’s the Navajo word for “school”?
What is óltaʼ ?
This is worn during ceremonies and represents protection and connection to the Holy People.
What is a turquoise necklace (or jewelry)?
During the 1930s, this U.S. government livestock program caused great hardship by reducing Navajo sheep herds.
What is the Livestock Reduction Program?
This is the sacred mountain to the east, important in Navajo teachings.
What is Blanca Peak (Sis Naajiní)?
Navajo Code Talker Day is celebrated during this month.
What is August (August 14th)?