G7Int 2.7 and 2.8 Creation Myths From Around the World
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- Q1
What evidence from the text supports the idea that creation myths are timeless?
"Myth stories about creation are different. In a prophetic voice, they relate events that seem outside of time and even beyond time itself."
"The classic opening, although not the only opening, of a creation myth is “In the beginning... ”
"Creation myths describe a place and time impossible for us to see for ourselves. "
"People everywhere have creation myths, revealing how they view themselves to themselves in ways that are movingly personal."
30s - Q2
What evidence from the text supports the idea that myths allow us to understand the values of the people who wrote them (or told them)?
"Creation myths describe a place and time impossible for us to see for ourselves. "
"The classic opening, although not the only opening, of a creation myth is “In the beginning... ”
"Myth stories about creation are different. In a prophetic voice, they relate events that seem outside of time and even beyond time itself."
"People everywhere have creation myths, revealing how they view themselves to themselves in ways that are movingly personal."
30s - Q3
The most striking purpose of a creation myth is to __________ something.
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What does creation mean?
To bring into existence
To sense the wonder and glory of the universe
To let someone recreate something
30s - Q5
People wrote creation myths to...
tell stories about creation and volcano spirits
explain to readers why they are named that
explain who they were and from where they came
30s - Q6
What does the word mischief mean from the text?
things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless.
things that are evil and terrible and cause a lot of destruction.
30s - Q7
What did Huveane create?
a small dog
a pair of parents
a human baby
a clay tree
30s - Q8
How did Mbombo create man and the trees and the animals?
They ripped out of his stomach
They erupted from his mouth
They exploded from the sun
They fell from the sky
30s - Q9
What does the sentence “for although he was the first man, he had parents” tell readers about what the Bantu tribes valued?
The significance of agriculture and farming.
The importance of gender roles in their society.
The role of storytelling in their culture.
The value of family and ancestry.
30s - Q10
In the creation myth, Huveane is described as:
A respected elder of the tribe.
A wise and knowledgeable leader.
A skilled craftsman and potter.
A mischievous and lawless trickster
30s - Q11
What did Huveane use to create the baby?
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Why did Huveane's parents become curious and follow him one day?
They wanted to learn the art of clay sculpting.
They were concerned about the clay baby.
They noticed a decrease in the milk supply.
They wanted to scold him for his mischief.
30s - Q13
What was the outcome of the story regarding the clay baby?
Huveane's parents scolded him and took the baby away.
Huveane was allowed to keep the clay baby by his parents.
The clay baby was returned to the earth by Huveane.
The clay baby came to life and walked away.
30s - Q14
What caused Mbombo to create the sun, moon, and stars in the Kuba creation story?
A powerful storm. d)
A sudden explosion in the sky.
His desire to have a source of light.
A sharp stomach pain that led to vomiting.
30s - Q15
According to the Apache creation story, what were the initial elements in the world before creation?
Fire, Earth, and Air
Mountains, Trees, and Rivers
Darkness, Water, and Cyclone
Sun, Moon, and Stars
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