WHAT IS MAN WITHOUT THE BEASTS?
Glossary:
1.
Red Indian: A term historically used to refer to Native
American indigenous peoples.
2.
Chief
Seattle: The name of the Native American
chief who delivered the speech mentioned in the passage.
3.
Gospel of
the greens: A phrase indicating that Chief
Seattle's words are highly regarded and influential in the environmental
community.
4.
Sacred: Regarded with reverence or respect, often
associated with religious or spiritual significance.
5.
Perfumed: Having a pleasant or sweet smell.
6.
Crests: The highest points or peaks of something,
such as mountains or hills.
7.
Juices: The fluids or sap found in plants.
8.
Great Chief
in Washington: Referring to
the President of the United States, who was based in Washington, D.C.
9.
Great White
Chief: A term used by Native Americans to
refer to the President of the United States.
10. Ancestors:
Relatives who came before, often used to refer to previous generations of one's
family.
11. Murmur:
A soft or indistinct sound, like a whisper or low conversation.
12. Numb:
Devoid of feeling or sensation.
13. Stench:
A strong, unpleasant smell.
14. Iron horse:
A term used to refer to trains during the time when Chief Seattle gave his
speech.
15. Savage:
A term historically used to describe indigenous peoples in a derogatory manner,
but also used by Chief Seattle to describe himself.
16. Loneliness
of the spirit: A state of deep emotional or spiritual isolation.
17. Rotting:
Decaying or decomposing.
18. Buffalo:
Referring to the American bison, a large mammal that was an important resource
for Native American tribes.
19. Respect:
Showing admiration, honor, and consideration towards someone or something.
20. Kin:
One's relatives or family members.
21. Spit:
To forcefully expel saliva or other substances from the mouth.
22. Destiny:
A predetermined course of events or a person's ultimate fate.
23. Perishing:
To die or cease to exist.
24. Dominion:
Control or sovereignty over something.
25. Thicket:
A dense group of bushes or shrubs.
26. Slaughtered:
Killed in a violent or brutal manner.
27. Blotted:
Covered or obscured.
28. Talking wires: Referring to telegraph or telephone wires,
symbolizing human communication and technology.
29. Thicket:
A dense group of bushes or shrubs.
Antonyms:
1. Buy
- Sell
2. Strange
- Familiar
3. Own
- Sell
4. Comfortably
- Uncomfortably
5. Sacred
- Profane
6. Kindness
- Cruelty
7. Precious
- Worthless
8. Notice
- Ignore
9. Spirit
- Body
10. Apart
- Together
11. Loneliness
- Companionship
12. White
- Red (in the context of skin color references)
13. More
- Less
14. Important
- Insignificant
15. Respect
- Disrespect
16. Ground
- Sky
17. Earth
- Heaven
18. Exempt
- Included
19. Harm
- Protect
20. Pass
- Remain
21. Discover
- Ignore
22. Thicket
- Open area
Synonyms:
1. Protect
- Preserve, conserve, safeguard
2. Speech
- Address, oration, discourse
3. Land
- Territory, homeland, country
4. Resonate
- Echo, reverberate, strike a chord
5. Gospel
- Creed, doctrine, belief
6. Buy
- Purchase, acquire, procure
7. Sell
- Trade, market, exchange
8. Sky
- Heavens, atmosphere, firmament
9. Warmth
- Heat, warmth, temperature
10. Freshness
- Purity, vitality, cleanness
11. Sparkle
- Glitter, shine, twinkle
12. Pine
needle - Pine leaf, pine foliage
13. Sandy
shore - Beach, coastline, seashore
14. Mist
- Fog, haze, vapor
15. Dark woods
- Dense forest, thicket, woodland
16. Clear
- Transparent, see-through, unclouded
17. Humming insect - Buzzing bug, buzzing insect
18. Holy
- Sacred, divine, hallowed
19. Memory
- Remembrance, recollection, reminiscence
20. Experience
- Knowledge, wisdom, expertise
21. Sap
- Plant fluid, tree sap, plant juice
22. Trees
- Forest, woodland, grove
23. Brothers
- Siblings, kin, comrades
24. Rocky crests
- Cliff, summit, peak
25. Juices
- Fluids, sap, nectar
26. Meadows
- Fields, grasslands, prairies
27. Body heat
- Warmth, thermal energy, temperature
28. Pony
- Horse, steed, mount
29. Great Chief
- Leader, chieftain, ruler
30. Washington - D.C. - Capital, seat of government, nation's
capital
31. Land
- Territory, soil, country
32. Father
- Parent, guardian, caretaker
33. Children
- Offspring, progeny, kids
34. Offer
- Proposal, bid, proposition
35. Precious
- Valuable, cherished, priceless
36. Air
- Atmosphere, oxygen, breath
37. Breath
- Respiration, inhalation, exhalation
38. Man
- Human, person, individual
39. Stench
- Odor, smell, foul scent
40. Numb
- Insensitive, unfeeling, indifferent
41. Stench
- Odour, smell, foul scent
42. Iron horse
- Train, locomotive, railway
43. Buffalo
- Bison, American bison, wild ox
44. Loneliness
- Isolation, solitude, aloneness
45. Spirit
- Soul, essence, psyche
46. Beasts
- Animals, creatures, fauna
47. Respect
- Honor, esteem, regard
48. Ground
- Earth, soil, terrain
49. Ashes
- Dust, remains, residue
50. Kin
- Relatives, family, kindred
51. Earth
- Planet, globe, world
52. Destiny
- Fate, fortune, predestination
53. Perishing
- Dying, decaying, vanishing
54. Dominion
- Authority, control, rule
55. Thicket
- Underbrush, brushwood, dense vegetation
56. Slaughtered
- Killed, massacred, butchered
57. Forest
- Woods, woodland, grove
58. Eagle
- Bird of prey, raptor, falcon
59. Survival
- Existence, endurance, living
60. Destiny
- Fate, fortune, predestination
Comprehension Questions and Answers:
1.
Who delivered the
speech mentioned in the passage?
Ans: Chief Seattle delivered the speech
mentioned in the passage.
2.
When did Chief
Seattle deliver the speech?
Ans: Chief Seattle deliver the speech in 1854.
3.
Why are Chief
Seattle's words considered significant?
Ans: Chief Seattle's words are considered
significant because they highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the
need to protect the environment.
4.
What does Chief
Seattle compare the Earth to?
Ans: Chief Seattle compares the Earth to his
people's mother.
5.
How does Chief
Seattle describe the rivers?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes the rivers as
their brothers that provide them with water and sustenance.
6.
Why does Chief
Seattle consider the air precious?
Ans: Chief Seattle considers the air precious
because it is shared by all living beings and is essential for life.
7.
What condition
does Chief Seattle make if they decide to sell their land?
Ans: The condition Chief Seattle makes is that
the white man must treat the beasts of the land as his brothers.
8.
What fate does
Chief Seattle suggest for the white man?
Ans: Chief Seattle suggests that the white
man's destiny is tied to the land and that they will face the consequences of
their actions.
9.
How does Chief
Seattle describe the Earth's ownership?
Ans: Chief Seattle states that the Earth does
not belong to man; rather, man belongs to the Earth.
10. What is the overall message of Chief Seattle's
speech?
Ans: The overall message is to respect and
protect the environment, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all living
beings.
11. What is Chief Seattle's view on owning the sky
and the land's warmth?
Ans: Chief Seattle finds the idea of buying or
selling the sky and land's warmth strange and unfamiliar.
12. How does Chief Seattle describe the Earth's
significance to his people?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes every part of the
Earth as sacred to his people, with every element holding memories and
experiences.
13. How does Chief Seattle describe the
relationship between his people and animals?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes animals as their
brothers and sisters, emphasizing their close connection and shared existence.
14. What role do rivers play in Chief Seattle's
people's lives?
Ans: Rivers provide water, transportation, and
nourishment for Chief Seattle's people.
15. Why does Chief Seattle consider the air
precious to his people?
Ans: Chief Seattle considers the air precious
because all beings share the same breath and it supports life.
16. What does Chief Seattle say about the white
man's awareness of the air he breathes?
Ans: Chief Seattle suggests that the white man
does not seem to notice or appreciate the air he breathes.
17. How does Chief Seattle describe the destiny of
the white man in relation to the Earth?
Ans: Chief Seattle sees the destiny of the
white man as a mystery but suggests that their actions will have consequences
for the Earth.
18. What does Chief Seattle say about the Earth's
ownership and man's role?
Ans: Chief Seattle states that the Earth does
not belong to man, but rather man belongs to the Earth, and he is merely a
strand in the web of life.
19. What is Chief Seattle's view on the treatment
of animals?
Ans: Chief Seattle emphasizes that the white
man should treat animals as his brothers and respect their lives.
20. How does Chief Seattle view the Earth's
importance to his people and the white man?
WHAT IS MAN WITHOUT THE BEASTS?
Glossary:
1.
Red Indian: A term historically used to refer to Native
American indigenous peoples.
2.
Chief
Seattle: The name of the Native American
chief who delivered the speech mentioned in the passage.
3.
Gospel of
the greens: A phrase indicating that Chief
Seattle's words are highly regarded and influential in the environmental
community.
4.
Sacred: Regarded with reverence or respect, often
associated with religious or spiritual significance.
5.
Perfumed: Having a pleasant or sweet smell.
6.
Crests: The highest points or peaks of something,
such as mountains or hills.
7.
Juices: The fluids or sap found in plants.
8.
Great Chief
in Washington: Referring to
the President of the United States, who was based in Washington, D.C.
9.
Great White
Chief: A term used by Native Americans to
refer to the President of the United States.
10. Ancestors:
Relatives who came before, often used to refer to previous generations of one's
family.
11. Murmur:
A soft or indistinct sound, like a whisper or low conversation.
12. Numb:
Devoid of feeling or sensation.
13. Stench:
A strong, unpleasant smell.
14. Iron horse:
A term used to refer to trains during the time when Chief Seattle gave his
speech.
15. Savage:
A term historically used to describe indigenous peoples in a derogatory manner,
but also used by Chief Seattle to describe himself.
16. Loneliness
of the spirit: A state of deep emotional or spiritual isolation.
17. Rotting:
Decaying or decomposing.
18. Buffalo:
Referring to the American bison, a large mammal that was an important resource
for Native American tribes.
19. Respect:
Showing admiration, honor, and consideration towards someone or something.
20. Kin:
One's relatives or family members.
21. Spit:
To forcefully expel saliva or other substances from the mouth.
22. Destiny:
A predetermined course of events or a person's ultimate fate.
23. Perishing:
To die or cease to exist.
24. Dominion:
Control or sovereignty over something.
25. Thicket:
A dense group of bushes or shrubs.
26. Slaughtered:
Killed in a violent or brutal manner.
27. Blotted:
Covered or obscured.
28. Talking wires: Referring to telegraph or telephone wires,
symbolizing human communication and technology.
29. Thicket:
A dense group of bushes or shrubs.
Antonyms:
1. Buy
- Sell
2. Strange
- Familiar
3. Own
- Sell
4. Comfortably
- Uncomfortably
5. Sacred
- Profane
6. Kindness
- Cruelty
7. Precious
- Worthless
8. Notice
- Ignore
9. Spirit
- Body
10. Apart
- Together
11. Loneliness
- Companionship
12. White
- Red (in the context of skin color references)
13. More
- Less
14. Important
- Insignificant
15. Respect
- Disrespect
16. Ground
- Sky
17. Earth
- Heaven
18. Exempt
- Included
19. Harm
- Protect
20. Pass
- Remain
21. Discover
- Ignore
22. Thicket
- Open area
Synonyms:
1. Protect
- Preserve, conserve, safeguard
2. Speech
- Address, oration, discourse
3. Land
- Territory, homeland, country
4. Resonate
- Echo, reverberate, strike a chord
5. Gospel
- Creed, doctrine, belief
6. Buy
- Purchase, acquire, procure
7. Sell
- Trade, market, exchange
8. Sky
- Heavens, atmosphere, firmament
9. Warmth
- Heat, warmth, temperature
10. Freshness
- Purity, vitality, cleanness
11. Sparkle
- Glitter, shine, twinkle
12. Pine
needle - Pine leaf, pine foliage
13. Sandy
shore - Beach, coastline, seashore
14. Mist
- Fog, haze, vapor
15. Dark woods
- Dense forest, thicket, woodland
16. Clear
- Transparent, see-through, unclouded
17. Humming insect - Buzzing bug, buzzing insect
18. Holy
- Sacred, divine, hallowed
19. Memory
- Remembrance, recollection, reminiscence
20. Experience
- Knowledge, wisdom, expertise
21. Sap
- Plant fluid, tree sap, plant juice
22. Trees
- Forest, woodland, grove
23. Brothers
- Siblings, kin, comrades
24. Rocky crests
- Cliff, summit, peak
25. Juices
- Fluids, sap, nectar
26. Meadows
- Fields, grasslands, prairies
27. Body heat
- Warmth, thermal energy, temperature
28. Pony
- Horse, steed, mount
29. Great Chief
- Leader, chieftain, ruler
30. Washington - D.C. - Capital, seat of government, nation's
capital
31. Land
- Territory, soil, country
32. Father
- Parent, guardian, caretaker
33. Children
- Offspring, progeny, kids
34. Offer
- Proposal, bid, proposition
35. Precious
- Valuable, cherished, priceless
36. Air
- Atmosphere, oxygen, breath
37. Breath
- Respiration, inhalation, exhalation
38. Man
- Human, person, individual
39. Stench
- Odor, smell, foul scent
40. Numb
- Insensitive, unfeeling, indifferent
41. Stench
- Odour, smell, foul scent
42. Iron horse
- Train, locomotive, railway
43. Buffalo
- Bison, American bison, wild ox
44. Loneliness
- Isolation, solitude, aloneness
45. Spirit
- Soul, essence, psyche
46. Beasts
- Animals, creatures, fauna
47. Respect
- Honor, esteem, regard
48. Ground
- Earth, soil, terrain
49. Ashes
- Dust, remains, residue
50. Kin
- Relatives, family, kindred
51. Earth
- Planet, globe, world
52. Destiny
- Fate, fortune, predestination
53. Perishing
- Dying, decaying, vanishing
54. Dominion
- Authority, control, rule
55. Thicket
- Underbrush, brushwood, dense vegetation
56. Slaughtered
- Killed, massacred, butchered
57. Forest
- Woods, woodland, grove
58. Eagle
- Bird of prey, raptor, falcon
59. Survival
- Existence, endurance, living
60. Destiny
- Fate, fortune, predestination
Comprehension Questions and Answers:
1.
Who delivered the
speech mentioned in the passage?
Ans: Chief Seattle delivered the speech
mentioned in the passage.
2.
When did Chief
Seattle deliver the speech?
Ans: Chief Seattle deliver the speech in 1854.
3.
Why are Chief
Seattle's words considered significant?
Ans: Chief Seattle's words are considered
significant because they highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the
need to protect the environment.
4.
What does Chief
Seattle compare the Earth to?
Ans: Chief Seattle compares the Earth to his
people's mother.
5.
How does Chief
Seattle describe the rivers?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes the rivers as
their brothers that provide them with water and sustenance.
6.
Why does Chief
Seattle consider the air precious?
Ans: Chief Seattle considers the air precious
because it is shared by all living beings and is essential for life.
7.
What condition
does Chief Seattle make if they decide to sell their land?
Ans: The condition Chief Seattle makes is that
the white man must treat the beasts of the land as his brothers.
8.
What fate does
Chief Seattle suggest for the white man?
Ans: Chief Seattle suggests that the white
man's destiny is tied to the land and that they will face the consequences of
their actions.
9.
How does Chief
Seattle describe the Earth's ownership?
Ans: Chief Seattle states that the Earth does
not belong to man; rather, man belongs to the Earth.
10. What is the overall message of Chief Seattle's
speech?
Ans: The overall message is to respect and
protect the environment, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all living
beings.
11. What is Chief Seattle's view on owning the sky
and the land's warmth?
Ans: Chief Seattle finds the idea of buying or
selling the sky and land's warmth strange and unfamiliar.
12. How does Chief Seattle describe the Earth's
significance to his people?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes every part of the
Earth as sacred to his people, with every element holding memories and
experiences.
13. How does Chief Seattle describe the
relationship between his people and animals?
Ans: Chief Seattle describes animals as their
brothers and sisters, emphasizing their close connection and shared existence.
14. What role do rivers play in Chief Seattle's
people's lives?
Ans: Rivers provide water, transportation, and
nourishment for Chief Seattle's people.
15. Why does Chief Seattle consider the air
precious to his people?
Ans: Chief Seattle considers the air precious
because all beings share the same breath and it supports life.
16. What does Chief Seattle say about the white
man's awareness of the air he breathes?
Ans: Chief Seattle suggests that the white man
does not seem to notice or appreciate the air he breathes.
17. How does Chief Seattle describe the destiny of
the white man in relation to the Earth?
Ans: Chief Seattle sees the destiny of the
white man as a mystery but suggests that their actions will have consequences
for the Earth.
18. What does Chief Seattle say about the Earth's
ownership and man's role?
Ans: Chief Seattle states that the Earth does
not belong to man, but rather man belongs to the Earth, and he is merely a
strand in the web of life.
19. What is Chief Seattle's view on the treatment
of animals?
Ans: Chief Seattle emphasizes that the white
man should treat animals as his brothers and respect their lives.
20. How does Chief Seattle view the Earth's
importance to his people and the white man?