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The adventurous and strong willed girl
Whose tribe lives in northwestern America.
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Could you write the book of Kaya knowledge?
Take this quiz and find out!
1. What is the name of Kaya's tribe?
a.) The Iroquis
b.) The Nez Perce
c.) The Cherooke
d.) The Nacto Pax
2. A wapalwaapal is:
a.) A type of native dress.
b.) A papoose used to carry small children.
c.) The kind of place Kaya lived in.
d.) A plant found in western America.
3. Kaya would have slept on a:
a.) Whale skin mat.
b.) Buffalo hide.
c.) Deerskin rug.
d.) A cotton plumas.
4.) Which of the following foods would Kaya's tribe NOT eat?
a.) Salmon
b.) Mashed camas
c.) Whale meat
d.) Blueberries
5.) The name of Kaya's missing sister is:
a.) Speaking Rain
b.) Brown Deer
c.) Eetsa
d.) Wing Feather
ANSWERS: B, D, B, C, A
In the summer, Kaya would have lived in a home called a tepee , just like the one in the picture. Many girls just like Kaya built tepees as practice for when they would grow up and be responsible for assuring that there would be shelter for their children and families. Kaya's tribe would have set up tepees in an open plain around modern day Idaho and Washington state... in fact, you can still visit such historical sites today! ( see: recommendations!)
Family was just as important in Kaya's time as it is today. Because there was no such things as grocery stores or outlet malls, the family depended on one another to find food and to make clothing. Families also passed on their stories and history by word of mouth, so parents counted on their children to continue the strength and pastime of their tribe.
Kaya loved her horse whose name was Steps High. Steps High was unique because she had a pretty white star right on her forehead. Kaya's horse was more than just a pet- she was the way of transportation, too!
To learn more about the Nez Pearce, go to their WEBSITE.
To learn Kaya's whole story, get her books at BARNES AND NOBLE ONLINE.