AMIND 110 Contrast and Comparison Grading Rubric Pick two North American Indigen

AMIND 110 Contrast and Comparison Grading Rubric
Pick two North American Indigenous nations that are in the same cultural-geographic
area. You cannot choose Indigenous nations that have been covered by the Sutton text
or a lecture as a case study. 5-7 pages plus works cited page.
Your paper will include the following topics for the two Indigenous nations you choose:
1. Origin – select an origin or other mythology story from the tribe or area you choose
that illustrates the world view or belief system of that tribe or area.
(5 points per tribe, total 10 points)
2. Subsistence – this area should include a description of the geography of the land
the tribe inhabits, their seasonal patterns, foods, housing, clothing, etc.
(5 points per tribe, total 10 points)
3. Social/Political – describe the tribal government, their kinship patterns, societies,
child-rearing practices, warfare issues.
(5 points for Social and 5 points for the Political information per tribe, total 20 points)
4. Religion and Language – describe the tribe’s ceremonials medicine and healing
practices, art, and language use.
(5 points for Religion and 5 points for Language per tribe, total 20 points)
5. Current status of the tribe today – Describe how they are doing and what they are
doing. Where do the people live in relation to their traditional homeland? What is
their population? What is their political status and/or their economic status?
(10 points per tribe)
6. Compare and Contrast: What are some common features the two tribes share?
What are the major differences? (10 points per tribes)