Navajo Language & Culture Basics
A Grade 5 worksheet introducing basic Navajo language phrases, cultural facts, and traditional art.
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Welcome to your introduction to the Navajo language and culture! Read each question carefully and do your best. Yá'át'ééh! (Hello!)
1. What is the common Navajo greeting that means 'Hello' or 'It is good'?
Ahéhee'
Yá'át'ééh
Hózhó
Diné
2. Complete the sentences with the correct Navajo word.
The Navajo people call themselves the , which means 'The People'.
The Navajo word for 'thank you' is .
3. Navajo traditional rugs often feature intricate patterns. Look at the image below and describe one pattern or color you observe.
4. Indicate whether the following statement is True or False.
The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
True
False
5. Match the Navajo words on the left with their English meanings on the right.
1. Tó
a. Mountain
2. Dził
b. Water
3. Níyol
c. Wind