What is the primary purpose of passing down traditions like songs, dances, and crafts to younger generations?

To win prizes at national art competitions.

To connect people to their history and keep their heritage alive.

To ensure everyone in the community learns the same skills for jobs.

To prove that old ways are superior to modern ways.

A "powwow" is a special event where Native American people gather to do what?

Sign treaties with government officials.

Receive formal education for modern careers.

Completely reverse the changes brought by settlers.

Survive and continue despite significant challenges.

Write down every tradition so nothing would be forgotten.

Adopt the settlers' culture and forget their own heritage.

Adopting all the customs of the new settlers.

Isolating themselves completely from the modern world.

Passing down their unique traditions.

Focusing only on creating new, modern traditions.

They exist only within the walls of museums.

They are static and have not changed for centuries.

They are a vital and enduring part of modern society.

They have been completely lost due to outside influences.