Cherokee Legends and Illustrators

The video presents the Cherokee legend 'Yonder Mountain,' narrated by Robert H. Bushyhead, written by K. Thorpe Bannon, and illustrated by Christina Rodonis. It tells the story of Chief Sky, who seeks a successor among three young men. Each is tasked with climbing a mountain and bringing back something valuable. Black Bear finds stones, Grey Wolf discovers herbs, but Soaring Eagle returns with a story of a distant tribe in need. Chief Sky chooses Soaring Eagle as the new leader for his vision and compassion.

Who is the storyteller of the Cherokee legend 'Yonder Mountain'?

• Chief Sky

• Christina Rodonis

• Robert H. Bushyhead

• Kay Thorpe Bannon

What was Robert H. Bushyhead's primary focus in his later years?

• Leading the Cherokee people

• Illustrating books

• Restoring the Cherokee language

• Writing stories

How did Kay Thorpe Bannon contribute to the story 'Yonder Mountain'?

• She illustrated the book

• She wrote it down

• She translated it

• She narrated it

What medium does Christina Rodonis use for her illustrations?

• Oil paints

• Watercolors

• Digital art

• Charcoal

What is a legend?

• An old story with possible truths

• A modern tale

• A fictional story

• A factual account

What challenge does Chief Sky face?

• Winning a battle

• Choosing a new chief

• Learning a new language

• Finding a new home

What did Black Bear find on the mountain?

• A hidden village

• A waterfall

• Herbs

• Sparkling stones

What did Grey Wolf bring back from the mountain?

• Sparkling stones

• Healing herbs

• A new map

• A message

What did Soaring Eagle bring back from the mountain?

• A new weapon

• Healing herbs

• Sparkling stones

• Nothing tangible

Why was Soaring Eagle chosen as the new chief?

• He brought back the most valuable item

• He was the strongest

• He showed vision and compassion

• He was the eldest