Navajo Language & Culture Worksheet
Explore the basics of the Navajo language and culture with this Grade 9 worksheet, covering greetings, cultural aspects, and language structure.
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Navajo Language & Culture Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require prior knowledge of Navajo language and culture.
1. What is the common Navajo greeting that means 'hello' or 'how are you'?
Yá'át'ééh
Ahéhee'
Hózhó
Diné
2. The traditional home of the Navajo people is called a .
3. The Navajo word for 'thank you' is .
4. Briefly describe the significance of the four sacred mountains in Navajo culture.
5. Navajo is a tonal language, meaning the meaning of a word can change based on the pitch of the speaker's voice.
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False
Match each Navajo term on the left with its English meaning on the right.
6. Tó
a. Water
7. Łóó'
b. Fish
8. Dibé
c. Sheep
9. Observe the image of a Navajo hogan below. What are some key features that distinguish it from other types of dwellings?
