Iroquois Creation Story Quiz
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What was the situation of the lower world in the Iroquois Creation Story?

  • It was in great darkness and possessed by a great monster (correct)
  • It was inhabited by humankind
  • It was a place of tranquility and light
  • It was ruled by benevolent spirits

    • What happened when the woman descended towards the lower world in the Iroquois Creation Story?

  • The creatures of the lower world welcomed her with open arms
  • Monsters of the great water were alarmed and assembled to secure her (correct)
  • She encountered no resistance on her way down
  • The spirits of the lower world tried to stop her descent

    • Who came forward to offer to endure the lasting weight of the woman in the Iroquois Creation Story?

  • A group of birds
  • A powerful deity
  • A wise old man
  • A large turtle (correct)

    • What did one of the monsters do in order to procure some earth in the Iroquois Creation Story?

    <p>Descended into the great deep and succeeded in obtaining earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Enigorio create to bring light to the dark world?

    <p>Sun, moon, and stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Enigonhahetgea become after the contest with Enigorio?

    <p>Evil Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the names of the first humans created by Enigorio?

    <p>Ea-gwe-howe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Iroquois creation myth explain?

    <p>Origins of the world and struggle between good and evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which twin in the Iroquois creation myth is good-natured?

    <p>Enigorio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Enigonhahetgea create to thwart his brother's creations?

    <p>Obstacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Iroquois creation myth feature themes of?

    <p>Creation, conflict, and triumph of good over evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Iroquois creation myth provide insight into?

    <p>Iroquois worldview and their understanding of origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Enigorio retire from after defeating Enigonhahetgea?

    <p>Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Enigonhahetgea challenge Enigorio for control of?

    <p>The universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the turtle where twins were born in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>It grows into a large island with the two infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the 3rd part of the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>The creation of the universe by the good mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the bad mind create in an attempt to ruin his brother's creations in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>Reptiles and apes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the good mind use as weapons to defeat the bad mind in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>Horns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the bad mind become after being defeated by the good mind in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>The Evil Spirit with power over human souls after death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is exemplified by the Good mind and the Bad mind in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device is demonstrated by the personification of the Great Island in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>Metonymy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is primarily explored in the Iroquois creation myth?

    <p>The conflict between good and evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the Iroquois creation myth represents destruction and discord?

    <p>The great monster associated with darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the archaic language used in the Iroquois creation myth contribute to?

    <p>Cultural authenticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Iroquois Creation Myth Summary

    • A woman gives birth to twins on a turtle that grows into a large island with the two infants
    • One twin, Enigorio, is good-natured, while the other, Enigonhahetgea, is insolent
    • Enigorio creates the sun, moon, and stars to bring light to the dark world
    • He populates the island with animals and creates the first humans, Ea-gwe-howe
    • Enigonhahetgea creates obstacles and tries to thwart his brother's creations
    • Enigonhahetgea challenges Enigorio to a contest for control of the universe
    • The contest lasts two days and ends with Enigorio deceiving and defeating Enigonhahetgea
    • Enigonhahetgea becomes the Evil Spirit, and Enigorio retires from the earth
    • The story is an Iroquois creation myth explaining the origins of the world and the struggle between good and evil
    • It features themes of creation, conflict, and the triumph of good over evil
    • The myth is part of the oral tradition of the Iroquois people and reflects their cultural beliefs and values
    • It provides insight into the Iroquois worldview and their understanding of the origins of the world and human existence

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