The Cherokee By: Erin Click on “The Cherokee” to begin!
What do the Cherokees consider the main reason for religion? To explain the reason for life. To establish order. There is no reason. To worship. Click on the box that you believe is the correct answer!
Government TThe government was: Male - dominated Female - dominated No form of gender domination, just God.
Which one of these is an example of an element that is often used in Cherokee Religion? Buddha. Turning water into wine. Animism. Becoming a spirit. Click on the box that you believe is the correct answer!
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WRONG! Click the hand to go back and try again!
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Cherokee Religion QUICK! LOOK AT THE STAR THAT SAYS ANIMISM AND FOLLOW IT. Click it once all stars have stopped moving. Animism
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WRONG, but that’s okay! Click the smiley face to move on to the next question.
Cherokee trade was mainly conducted on which body of water? Click on the picture of the body of water that you think is correct. The Tennessee River The Mississippi River Lake Michigan Lake Tecumseh
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Click the Cherokee Indian man to see what crops they grow. (Note: the Cherokee women were actually the ones who worked with the crops/did the majority of the work in the field.) Beans Click on “Beans” to see the next crop cultivated by the Cherokee.
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Click the Cherokee Indian to see what another crop they grow. Corn Click on “Corn” to see the last main crop!
Click the Cherokee Indian to see yet another crop they grow! Congratulations! You’ve completed all of the crops! Squash Click “Squash” to move on to the learn more about the Cherokee!
Directions: Click on any letter or number in the box at the bottom. If that letter is not part of the answer, it will immediately disappear when you click it. If the letter you clicked is correct, then the letter will appear in its corresponding spot and disappear in the box with all options (at the bottom). TF4HE C ; (number)(what the number represents) ORU ARILDNA PIONTS BADCHFGI SN LEMKJ ORPTQVUZYXW Numbers: Letters: Click the star to move on to the next question. What is one of the sacred numbers for the Cherokees and what does it represent?
Directions: Click on any letter or number in the box at the bottom. If that letter is not part of the answer, it will immediately disappear when you click it. If the letter you clicked is correct, then the letter will appear in its corresponding spot and disappear in the box with all options (at the bottom). TOBCACO BADCHFGI SN LEMKJ ORPTQVUZYXW Numbers: Letters: Click the star to move on to the next question. Another crop used by the Cherokee is… (one not mentioned previously)
Directions: Click on any letter or number in the box at the bottom. If that letter is not part of the answer, it will immediately disappear when you click it. If the letter you clicked is correct, then the letter will appear in its corresponding spot and disappear in the box with all options (at the bottom). ET2AS W ; (how many)(the two different bands) ENR ESETRN BADCHFGI SN LEMKJ ORPTQVUZYXW Numbers: Letters: Click the star to move on to the next question. How many different bands are the Cherokees divided into today? What are they? &
Options: A hut made out of… Wattle and Daub Mud and plants Animal Skins Wood Plastic Click on the blocks to reveal the picture, block by block, and then once you think you know what it is, click the box that corresponds with your answer! Bones
The Cherokee built small homes on mounds. These homes were made out of wattle and daub. Daub is a mixture of mud and clay. Wattle is the hay used that makes up the roof. Wattle Daub Next
Options: Pineapple Meat Badger CarrotsWatermelon Same deal! Click on the blocks to reveal the picture, block by block, and then once you think you know what it is, click the box that corresponds with your answer! Fish
Fish was another food that was commonly eaten by the Cherokee Indians. Next
That is incorrect! But don’t sweat it, click the smiley face to move on to the next question!
Options: Palm tree Oak tree Sunflower Evergreen tree Rose Same deal! Click on the blocks to reveal the picture, block by block, and then once you think you know what it is, click the box that corresponds with your answer! Maple tree
According to Cherokee religion, evergreen trees had “special power” because they “stayed awake” seven nights during the Creation (because they have leaves all year long). They were the most important plants used in Cherokee medicine and ceremonies. Next
That is incorrect! But don’t sweat it, click the smiley face to move on to the next question!
That is incorrect! But don’t sweat it, click the smiley face to move on to the next question!
There are three different points on this map on which you can click, (seen by the change in your mouse when you hover over them). Select the area that the Cherokee are originated in: Do those look like the Appalachian Mountains to you? I didn’t think so!
Congratulations, that’s the right piece! This piece represents the Appalachian Mountains in the United States. This is where the Cherokee first lived. Next
Click the Cherokee man at the top to and see what happens! What shape did the Cherokee men just go in? (click one) SquareTriangleCircle That’s correct! The circle was a symbol used in many tribal ceremonies (such as the dance done just now), in artwork, and in everyday life. They make an X with the firewood so that the fire burns in a circular path. Incorrect! Click the Cherokee man at the top of their formation to watch it again. (click the arrow to continue)
Oh! Well then I would most definitely like to become a medecine person. I’m going to go start training! Click the Cherokee man and observe: Why is it forbidden for me to read this book? Well, Bob, you can’t read it yet because you’re not a medecine person/in training to become a medicine person. Click the book to continue.
I also learned that a medecine man’s breath and saliva contain the power of their life source and they use that in their medicine. Since I’m oficially training now I’m going to go read about it. While I was gone I learned that word remedies in medicine are usually accompanied by a special prepared tobacco or drink. Click the Cherokee man to continue: Click here to continue. (click the smiley face to move on to the next question)
Click on the state where the Shawnee tribe can be located today. INCORRECT. Try again!
CORRECT! GREAT JOB! Click on this text to move on to the next question. (Careful, it is different even though it looks the same.)
What is the current state that the Houma tribe is native to? INCORRECT. Try again!
CORRECT! GREAT JOB! Click the smiley face to continue!
Which animal is considered sacred in the Cherokee religion? Lion RabbitOwl (choose one) Correct! Because the owl is nocturnal and therefore stayed awake the seven nights during “Creation” it is sacred. (As is the cougar.) Incorrect! Try clicking one of the different options. Click on the owl to hear what sound it makes. Next
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finally completed my entire quiz about Native Americans! Hope the questions about the Houma and the Shawnee didn’t throw you off too much from the rest about the Cherokee. Click the star below if you would like to start completely over and retake the quiz! If not just exit. Great job!