RESEARCH PROCESS
RESEARCH WRITING
NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION
THE WORLD ON TURTLE'S BACK
MYTHS
1

In APA format, what information is included in an in-text citation?

a. Author’s first name only 

b. Author’s last name and publication year

c. Title of the source 

d. Publisher’s name

In APA format, what information is included in an in-text citation?

b. Author’s last name and publication year


1

What is the main function of an Essay Hook?

a. To introduce the main idea 

b. To provide supporting details

c. To engage the reader and draw them in 

d. To conclude the essay

What is the main function of an Essay Hook?

a

c. To engage the reader and draw them in 

1

What role did oral tradition play in Native American tribes?

a) It was a form of written communication. 

b) It helped in political decision-making.

c) It served as a method of trading goods. 

d) Stories were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.

What role did oral tradition play in Native American tribes?


d) Stories were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.

1

What is the significance of the Great Tree of Life in the Iroquois Creation Story?

a) It represents the cycle of life and death 

b) It symbolizes the eternal struggle between good and evil

c) It serves as a symbol of unity and harmony among the tribes 

d) It marks the boundary between the earthly and spiritual realms

What is the significance of the Great Tree of Life in the Iroquois Creation Story?

d) It marks the boundary between the earthly and spiritual realms

1

Which animals are commonly associated with trickster figures in Native American mythology?

a) Elephants and tigers 

b) Ravens and coyotes

c) Snakes and lizards 

d) Dolphins and sharks

Which animals are commonly associated with trickster figures in Native American mythology?

b) Ravens and coyotes


2

Which of the following is not a good source of information

a. sites that end in .edu 

b. sites that end in .org

c. sites that end in .co 

d. sites that end in .gov

Which of the following is not a good source of information

c. sites that end in .co 


2

All are considered as part of an essay, except one.

a. hook

b. cliffhanger

c. thesis

d. supporting details

All are considered as part of an essay, except one.


b. cliffhanger

2

What was the belief about the natural world in Native American cultures?

a) It was devoid of spirits. 

b) It was seen as an enemy to be conquered.

c) It was neutral and did not impact human life. 

d) The natural world was full of spirits.

What was the belief about the natural world in Native American cultures?

d) The natural world was full of spirits.

2

Who is the primary character in the Iroquois Creation Story "The World on Turtle's Back"?

a) The Great Spirit 

b) Sky Woman

c) Turtle 

d) The twins

Who is the primary character in the Iroquois Creation Story "The World on Turtle's Back"?


b) Sky Woman


2

What is the purpose of origin myths in Native American societies?

a) To entertain children 

b) To explain the existence of stars and the moon

c) To provide a historical timeline 

d) To explain why a society has specific beliefs

What is the purpose of origin myths in Native American societies?

b) To explain the existence of stars and the moon


3

Given are the qualities of a good source of information except one

a. reliable

b. plagiarized

c. trustworthy

d. credible

Given are the qualities of a good source of information except one

b. plagiarized


3

What does the term "Major Details" refer to in the body of an essay?

a. Supporting details that explain and develop the main idea 

b. The central thought of a paragraph

c. Information listed in the bibliography 

d. The thesis statement

What does the term "Major Details" refer to in the body of an essay?

a. Supporting details that explain and develop the main idea 


3

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the timeline of Native American tribes in North America?

a) They were established after the arrival of Europeans.

b) They were established at the same time as the arrival of Europeans.

c) They were established hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans.

d) They were established thousands of years after the arrival of Europeans.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the timeline of Native American tribes in North America?

c) They were established hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans.


3

What lesson or moral does the Iroquois Creation Story convey through the creation process?

a) The importance of competition 

b) The significance of unity and cooperation

c) The inevitability of conflict 

d) The value of individual achievement

What lesson or moral does the Iroquois Creation Story convey through the creation process?

b) The significance of unity and cooperation


3

What are Native American spiritual stories often filled with?

a) Political symbols 

b) Symbols of technology

c) Symbols of weather, water, fire, air, etc. 

d) Symbols of military power

What are Native American spiritual stories often filled with?

c) Symbols of weather, water, fire, air, etc. 


4

In what order are entries in a bibliography usually arranged?

a. Randomly 

b. By the first significant word in the title

c. Alphabetically by author's last name. 

d. By publication date

In what order are entries in a bibliography usually arranged?


c. Alphabetically by author's last name. 


4

What does the Body of an essay consist of?

a. Introduction and conclusion 

b. Clincher

c. Main ideas and thesis statement 

d. Paragraphs elaborating on ideas and evidence

What does the Body of an essay consist of?


d. Paragraphs elaborating on ideas and evidence

4

What was the central theme of Native American spiritual stories, as mentioned in the information?

a) Exploration of outer space

b) Appreciation and respect for nature

c) Advancements in medicine

d) Technological innovation

What was the central theme of Native American spiritual stories, as mentioned in the information?

b) Appreciation and respect for nature


4

What do the twins represent in the Iroquois Creation Story?

a) Day and night 

b) Life and death 

c) Good and evil 

d) Earth and sky

What do the twins represent in the Iroquois Creation Story?

a) Day and night 


4

How did creation myths contribute to Native American understanding of the world?

a) They emphasized conflicts between tribes. 

b) They explained the origin of specific rituals.

c) They told how the world and human life came to exist and emphasized the bond between the Creator and the natural world.

d) They focused on economic practices.

How did creation myths contribute to Native American understanding of the world?

c) They told how the world and human life came to exist and emphasized the bond between the Creator and the natural world.


5

What does APA mean?

a. American Psychiatric Association

b. American Psychological Association

c. American Physicians Association

d. American Psychosomatic Association

What does APA mean?


b. American Psychological Association


5

When is a conclusion paragraph considered effective?

a. When it repeats the essay 

b. When it restates the thesis and reiterates supporting points

c. When it introduces new ideas 

d. When it contains only minor details

When is a conclusion paragraph considered effective?


b. When it restates the thesis and reiterates supporting points


5

Which of the following elements was NOT mentioned as a symbol in Native American spiritual stories?

a) Water

b) Fire

c) Metal

d) Air

Which of the following elements was NOT mentioned as a symbol in Native American spiritual stories?

c) Metal


5

What is the overall moral or lesson imparted by "The World on Turtle's Back"?

a) The inevitability of conflict and struggle 

b) The importance of respecting nature and living in harmony

c) The superiority of one group over others 

d) The pursuit of individual desires above all else

What is the overall moral or lesson imparted by "The World on Turtle's Back"?


b) The importance of respecting nature and living in harmony


5

What is a common theme in many Native American origin myths?

a) Belief in extraterrestrial beings 

b) Descendants from animals or natural objects

c) Emphasis on advanced technology 

d) A rejection of the natural world

What is a common theme in many Native American origin myths?

b) Descendants from animals or natural objects