Introduction to Navajo Language
This worksheet introduces Grade 6 students to basic Navajo greetings, numbers, and cultural terms.
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Introduction to Navajo Language
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of basic Navajo words and phrases.
1. What is the most common way to say "hello" in Navajo?
Ahéhee'
Yá'át'ééh
Hózhó
Diné
2. How do you say "thank you" in Navajo?
Yá'át'ééh abíní
Hagoshíí
Ahéhee'
Díí
Fill in the blank with the correct Navajo word for the number.
3. One:
4. Two:
5. Three:
6. What does the word "Diné" mean in Navajo culture?
7. Briefly explain the concept of "Hózhó" in Navajo philosophy.
8. The Navajo language is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of your voice can change the meaning of a word.
True
False
9. The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
True
False
Observe the image below, which shows an example of Navajo written language.
10. Based on the image, what is one observation you can make about the appearance of written Navajo?