Folklore and Mythology Quiz

What is a figure in Navajo folklore, typically a witch or sorcerer who can shapeshift into animals or other forms?

• Skinwalker

• Thunderbird

• Chupacabra

• Wendigo

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Which figure in Native American mythology is often portrayed as clever and mischievous, embodying dualities of good and bad?

• Coyote

• Bigfoot

• Thunderbird

• Sasquatch

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What is a canyon or gorge often featured in local myths and stories as places of mystery and adventure?

• Mesa

• Arroyo

• Chasm

• Ravine

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What was the historic trade route that connected Mexico to the northern territories, rich in cultural history and folklore?

• Silk Road

• Santa Fe Trail

• El Camino Real

• Oregon Trail

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Who is a traditional healer or folk medicine practitioner in Hispanic and Indigenous cultures, often using herbal remedies and spiritual practices?

• Shaman

• Curandero

• Medicine Man

• Witch Doctor

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What refers to the ancient dwellings and communities of Indigenous peoples, often linked to various legends and histories?

• Pueblos

• Longhouses

• Wigwams

• Tipis

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What is the term for a figure in Navajo folklore who can shapeshift into animals?

• Skinwalker

• Wendigo

• Banshee

• Yeti

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What is the term for a canyon or gorge featured in local myths?

• Arroyo

• Valley

• Basin

• Plateau

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What is the term for the influence of early Spanish explorers on regional folklore?

• Spanish Influence

• Iberian Impact

• Conquistador Effect

• Colonial Legacy

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Who is a folk artist specializing in religious art, particularly wood carvings of saints in the Spanish colonial tradition?

• A modern sculptor

• A painter

• A traditional weaver

• A santero

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