The Iroquois Creation Myth: "The World on Turtle's Back"

In the beginning of "The World on Turtle's Back," why did the husband become "terrified"?

He was terrified that he would be punished for marring a sacred tree.

How does this support the idea that "The World on Turtle's Back" is a creation myth?

It explains the origin of people, animals, and plants.

Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment?

The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them.

Which statement best describes the significance of the arrows?

They represent the twins that the woman will bear.

According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which best demonstrates the Iroquois view of women?

Women were respected because they helped create and sustain the world.

Which words in this excerpt support the idea that the husband was very devoted to his wife?

a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife

The main purpose of this excerpt is to

clarify what the Iroquois considered the two different sides of human nature.

Based on this excerpt, which character trait was valued by the Iroquois?

courage

The main purpose of this quotation is to

explain one theory of how the Earth was created from the sea.

Based on the animals' behavior toward the woman, it is reasonable to conclude that the animals

felt compassion for the woman because she was scared.

According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent

good and evil

Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude that

neither twin could die because they were immortal gods.

The excerpt suggests that the Iroquois believed that

sometimes good can come from tragedy.

Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to conclude that

the brothers were opposites and would always be in conflict.

Which statement best describes the purpose of this excerpt?

to explain how balance came to exist in the natural world