The Great Spirit: An Overview of Native American Spirituality
  • 1. What is the Great Spirit in Native American spirituality?
A) A type of animal spirit.
B) A supreme being or creator.
C) A ritual performed during hunting.
D) A specific religious text.
  • 2. What role do spirits play in Native American spirituality?
A) They are irrelevant to daily life.
B) They demand sacrifices for appeasement.
C) They are primarily feared.
D) They guide and protect individuals.
  • 3. Which animal is often seen as a symbol of wisdom in Native American culture?
A) Wolf.
B) Owl.
C) Eagle.
D) Lion.
  • 4. What is the significance of the Circle in Native American spirituality?
A) It symbolizes conflict.
B) It is a shape with no meaning.
C) It is used for linear thinking.
D) It represents unity and the cycle of life.
  • 5. Which of the following elements is commonly associated with Native American spirituality?
A) Individualism.
B) Modern technology.
C) Nature.
D) Urban life.
  • 6. How do many Native Americans view the afterlife?
A) As irrelevant to current life.
B) As a place of eternal punishment.
C) As a final end with no consciousness.
D) As a continuation of the journey.
  • 7. How do many Native American traditions view the Earth?
A) As a resource to be exploited.
B) As a place to escape from.
C) As a living being deserving respect.
D) As lifeless and irrelevant.
  • 8. What do sweat lodges symbolize in many Native American cultures?
A) Purification and renewal.
B) Punishment for wrongdoings.
C) A gathering for entertainment.
D) Isolation from the community.
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