Question

Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment?
The Iroquois believed that the gods had given them control over nature.
The Iroquois were very fearful of the dangers of plants and animals.
The Iroquois believed that only plants and animals benefiting people should survive.
The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them.

Answer 1

"The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them."

Explanation: In "The World on Turtle's Back," animals (the muskrat, turtle, birds) play vital, positive roles in creating the earth and helping Sky Woman; plants and animals are shown as life-giving and respected. The myth emphasizes interdependence and balance rather than domination, fear, or selective survival.