Question 1

Approximately how many indigenous people does the United Nations estimate are in the world?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations estimates that there are approximately 370 million indigenous people worldwide.

Question 2

How many distinct Indigenous cultures are there throughout the world?

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There are more than 5,000 distinct Indigenous cultures worldwide, each with its own unique languages, traditions, and histories.

Question 3

Which of these elements is typically of central importance to Indigenous people?

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Kinship is typically of central importance to Indigenous people as it encompasses the social relationships and connections that are fundamental to their cultural identity and community structure.

Question 4

Which of these elements is typically of central importance to people considered Indigenous?

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Question 5

Which two elements have been of central importance to cultures that have typically been considered Indigenous?

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Question 6

In this chapter, the term "Indigenous" refers to which of the following?

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The term "Indigenous" refers to those who identify themselves as such, emphasizing self-identification and cultural heritage rather than external labels or technological advancement.

Question 7

What is syncretism?

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Syncretism refers to the blending or merging of different cultural elements, beliefs, or practices into a new, cohesive system.

Question 8

Who asserted, "The people who have control of your stories, control of your voice, also have control of your destiny, your culture."

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Lenore Keeshig-Tobias, a Canadian Indigenous writer and storyteller, is known for emphasizing the importance of storytelling and voice in shaping culture and destiny.

Question 9

Who wrote Custer Died for Your Sins?

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Question 10

Why did Europeans refer to Indigenous peoples as "primitive"?

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Europeans referred to Indigenous peoples as "primitive" because they assumed these traditions were the first and unchanging, reflecting a Eurocentric view that saw Indigenous cultures as less evolved or developed.

Question 11

Which of the following is a vital characteristic of transmission of knowledge in Indigenous traditions?

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Orality is a vital characteristic of transmission of knowledge in Indigenous traditions, as it involves passing down stories, teachings, and cultural practices through spoken word and storytelling.

Question 12

Which Indigenous group clearly distinguished between true stories (ramani) and fictional tales (lidi)?

Accepted Answer

The Kewa people of Papua New Guinea are known for distinguishing between true stories (ramani) and fictional tales (lidi).

Question 13

For Indigenous people, the act of storytelling itself is which of the following?

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Storytelling for Indigenous people is often considered a ritual, as it is a traditional practice that conveys cultural values, history, and knowledge across generations.

Question 14

The North American "Earth Diver" stories are examples of what type of stories?

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Origin stories are stories that explain how something came to be, such as the creation of the world or the origin of a particular people. The North American "Earth Diver" stories are examples of origin stories because they explain how the world was created.

Question 15

The origin stories of the Aboriginal Aborigines were mistranslated by anthropologists as which of the following?

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The origin stories of the Aboriginal Aborigines were mistranslated by anthropologists as "The Dreaming," which refers to their complex spiritual beliefs and creation stories.

Question 16

Tricksters are sometimes referred to as which of the following?

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Tricksters are often referred to as "Culture Heroes" because they play a significant role in shaping or influencing cultural norms and values through their cunning and deceptive actions.

Question 17

The trickster story "Red Willows" comes from which tradition?

Accepted Answer

The trickster story "Red Willows" is from the North American Anishinaubae tradition.

Question 18

What is the name of the Yoruba trickster who is constantly playing pranks in the hope that disorder will result?

Accepted Answer

Eshu is the Yoruba trickster who is constantly playing pranks in the hope that disorder will result.

Question 19

In Maori society, who, in the majority, were the weavers?

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In Maori society, weaving was traditionally a skill and art form predominantly practiced by women.

Question 20

The Bunu Yoruba men were responsible for which of the following?

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Quiz 2: Indigenous Traditions