Navajo and Cherokee History Flashcard

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What is the most important ceremony for the Cherokee?

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Green Corn Ceremony

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Who created a writing system for the Cherokee?

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Sequoyah

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In which region do the Navajo primarily live?

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The Southwest

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What role did Geronimo play for the Apache?

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He led them in resistance against U.S. forces.

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What is the Seminole tribe known for in terms of clothing?

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Patchwork clothing (ropa de retazos).

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What is the significance of the Green Corn Ceremony for the Cherokee?

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It is a time for renewal, forgiveness, and giving thanks for the harvest.

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What impact did Sequoyah's writing system have on the Cherokee?

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It allowed for literacy and preservation of their language and culture.

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What are the traditional dwellings of the Navajo called?

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Hogans.

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What was the primary goal of Geronimo's resistance?

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To protect Apache lands and way of life from encroachment.

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What is a key cultural practice of the Seminole tribe?

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The use of patchwork in their traditional clothing.