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Exploring the Influence of Sheep Raising on Navajo Culture

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Which activity is the first step in the process of producing wool from sheep?

Cleaning the wool

Shearing the sheep (correct)

Carding the wool

Weaving rugs and blankets

What is the soap used to wash greasy wool made from?

Monument Valley soil

Yucca plant roots (correct)

Navajo women's hair

Sheep's wool

What is the next step after cleaning the wool?

Shearing the sheep again

Selling the wool to commercial buyers

Carding the wool (correct)

Weaving rugs and blankets

What has changed very little since the Navajo first began to raise sheep?

The process of carding wool Signup and view all the answers

What are Navajo women known for weaving with the fine wool produced from sheep?

Rugs and blankets Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the market for the surplus wool produced by the Navajo weavers?

The surplus wool is sold to commercial buyers. Signup and view all the answers