Conclusions made on the basis of unstated or stated evidence are called _ .
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inferences Explanation: Conclusions made on the basis of unstated or stated evidence are called inferences.
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Based on "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," the reader can infer that the Haida
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had plenty of food and water available. Explanation: people's connection to the natural world isThe Haida people have a deep connection to the natural world. They believe that everything in the world is connected and that everything has a spirit. They see the world as a living being that they are a part of.
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In his anger, T没 chopped down the forests to find T芒ne and threw him into a basket. Next, T没 searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, T没 made nets to capture Tangora's fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, T没 opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. T没's descendants became the M芒ori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth.
What can be inferred about how the Maori feel about the land they live on?
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The Maori feel in control of their land. Explanation: From the story, it can be inferred that the Maori feel very connected to the land they live on. They see it as a part of their family and their history, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect it.
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Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children鈥攖he first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.
Which excerpt from the passage best allows the reader to infer that the Maori people felt cared for by the earth?
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were warmly received Explanation: The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children鈥攖he first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.""
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In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand," which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate?
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Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather. Explanation: The Maori people live in a difficult climate because they have to deal with a lot of extreme weather conditions. They have to deal with very cold winters and very hot summers. They also have to deal with a lot of rain and a lot of wind.
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In "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another?
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The story presents Raven's trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner. Explanation: There is no one answer to this question, as different readers may find different pieces of evidence to be most helpful in inferring that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another. However, some evidence that could be used to support this inference includes the fact that the Haida are described as being a very proud and competitive people, and that they are also said to have a great sense of humor. Additionally, the story of how the Raven tricks the first men into giving him their food shows that the Haida are not above using trickery to get what they want.
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To understand the values expressed in a myth, what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Check all that apply.
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actions
conflict
motivations
resolution Explanation: The best elements for a reader to consider when trying to understand the values expressed in a myth are the characters, their motivations, and the actions they take. By looking at these elements, a reader can get a sense of what the culture values and why.
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Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?
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We cannot do this, he said. "Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are." Explanation: There is no one answer to this question as the Maori people have a variety of beliefs and traditions regarding their parents. Some Maori believe that their parents are descended from the gods, while others believe that they are simply part of the natural world. Still others believe that their parents were the first people to settle in New Zealand. Whatever their beliefs, the Maori people generally view their parents with great respect and honor.
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The men were hungry and thirsty, but there was no food on the large sandy beach, and the salt water just made them thirstier. Determined to take care of the men he had found, Raven flew to find them provisions. When he returned, he gave them almost everything they would ever need.
Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth. So Raven, wise and determined, searched the earth and sea until he found a group of women trapped inside a chiton. He brought them to the men. The two groups of humans fit well together, and Raven became very protective of his people.
Based on the passage, the Haida had values that
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encompassed physical and emotional needs. Explanation: focused on The Haida people, as demonstrated in the passage, had values that focused on taking care of others and being selfless. Raven, the protagonist of the passage, is a perfect example of this. He goes out of his way to find food and water for the men he finds on the beach, even though they are complete strangers. Additionally, he goes out of his way to find companionship for the men, in the form of women. This shows that the Haida people valued taking care of others, even if they were not related to them, and that they valued companionship and community.
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From reading "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," the reader can tell that the Haida people value family due to the actions of
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the daughter toward the baby. Explanation: the two main characters, Raven and his grandmother.The Haida people believe that Raven is the creator of the world, and his grandmother is the one who gave birth to him. Raven is said to have brought the first men to the world, and his grandmother is the one who taught them how to live. The two main characters represent the importance of family to the Haida people.
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Peace, discipline, freedom, and equality are all examples of .
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valuevalues Explanation:the two main characters, Raven and his grandmother.The Haida people believe that Raven is the creator of the world, and his grandmother is the one who gave birth to him. Raven is said to have brought the first men to the world, and his grandmother is the one who taught them how to live. The two main characters represent the importance of family to the Haida people.
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Both "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" feature
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the gods. Explanation: mythological narratives.Both The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" feature mythological narratives. These narratives serve as origin stories for the respective cultures, and as such, they offer insights into the belief systems and values of those cultures. In both cases, the stories are used to explain the origins of the world and the place of humans within it. They also offer explanations for certain natural phenomena, such as the tides in the case of the Haida myth.The narratives in both texts are significant not only for what they reveal about the cultures in question, but also for the light they shed on the nature of myth itself. Myths are often seen as simply stories, but they can also be seen as ways of understanding and interpreting the world. In this sense, they can be seen as a type of knowledge, and as such, they are an important part of any culture."
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For a reader to __ two or more things, the reader must consider how the things are different.
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contrast Explanation: When a reader is asked to compare and contrast two or more things, they must first consider how the things are different. This means looking at the unique qualities of each thing and how they are different from each other. Once the reader understands the differences, they can then begin to look at how the things are similar. This can be done by looking at the qualities that are shared by each thing. By understanding both the similarities and the differences, the reader can then begin to form a more complete understanding of the things being compared and contrasted.
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What is one way that "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" contrasts with "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida"?
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The Maori myth features courage, but the Haida myth does not. Explanation: One way that The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" contrasts with "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" is that the former is focused on the genealogies and origins of the Maori people, while the latter is focused on the beginnings of the Haida people. Additionally, "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" is written by a Maori author, while "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" is written by a non-Maori author."
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Based on the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," one way the Maori culture most differs from the Haida culture is that the Maori culture
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is made up of fierce warriors. Explanation: is more focused onThe Maori culture is more focused on the land and the natural world, while the Haida culture is more focused on the spirit world. The Maori believe that the land is a sacred place, and they see themselves as part of the natural world, while the Haida believe that the spirit world is more important than the physical world.
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Once away from the Sky Chief, Raven released the Sun from its confinement. Light shone across the entire earth, illuminating mountains, rivers, and oceans. Raven no longer had to fly through the dark.
But in Raven's travels, he saw that there was no one to take care of the earth. He landed on a beach and stopped to think about how to solve this problem.
Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand."
In a rage, T没 opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. T没's descendants became the M芒ori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth. Only Tawhiri escapes T没's wrath, and still today the M芒ori battle against the hurricanes he sends from above.
What similarity between the two myths do these passages illustrate?
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Both cultures thought nature was important.
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Evidence in the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida" shows that the Maori and Haida cultures are more
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similar than different because they have important values in common. Explanation: closely related than the Inuit culture to the cultures of the northwest coast of North America.The Maori and Haida cultures are more closely related than the Inuit culture to the cultures of the northwest coast of North America for a number of reasons. First, both the Maori and Haida share a common mythological ancestor in the figure of Raven. Second, both cultures have a shared tradition of carving and tattooing. Third, both cultures place a high value on the acquisition and display of wealth. Finally, both cultures have a warrior tradition and a history of conflict with European settlers. These shared characteristics suggest a close cultural connection between the Maori and Haida cultures.
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Based on a comparison of the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand" and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida," if the Maori and the Haida people decided to create a myth together, what would most likely be the value expressed?
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the importance of family Explanation: The Maori and the Haida people would most likely express the value of family in their myth together. Both cultures have myths that emphasize the importance of family and ancestors. In the Maori myth, the genealogies trace the origins of the Maori people back to the gods. In the Haida myth, the Raven brings the first men to the world. Both myths emphasize the importance of family and ancestors in the origins of the Maori and Haida people.
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