10 Questions
Which activity is the first step in the process of producing wool from sheep?
Shearing the sheep
What is the soap used to wash greasy wool made from?
Yucca plant roots
What is the next step after cleaning the wool?
Carding the wool
What has changed very little since the Navajo first began to raise sheep?
The process of carding wool
What are Navajo women known for weaving with the fine wool produced from sheep?
Rugs and blankets
What is the significance of sheep raising to the discovery of Monument Valley by the outside world?
The dedication of the Navajos to sheep raising directly led to the discovery of Monument Valley.
How has the tribes' way of life been forever changed by the discovery of Monument Valley?
The discovery of Monument Valley has dramatically changed the tribes' way of life.
What is the primary contribution of sheep to the Navajo weavers?
The fine wool produced by sheep is woven by Navajo women into superb rugs and blankets.
What is the next step after shearing the wool from the sheep?
The next step is to clean the wool, either by washing it if it's greasy or by carding it to untangle and straighten the fibers.
What is the market for the surplus wool produced by the Navajo weavers?
The surplus wool is sold to commercial buyers.
Discover Monument Valley: Unravel the Impact of Sheep Raising on Navajo Culture
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