ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -American Indian culture emphasizes harmony with nature, endurance of suffering, respect and non-interference toward others, a strong belief that man is inherently good and should be respected for his decisions. Such values make individuals and families in difficulty very reluctant to seek help.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many tribal communities live next to each other but do not share the same language, like the Hopis and Navajos, or perhaps share numerous variations of one language. Differences in language, traditions, attire, and religion between tribes nearby can also exist, with one tribe believing in one creation story.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term ‘Indian’ is a misnomer that was used to describe the native Americans by Christopher Colombus. Colombus set out to discover India but ended up discovering America. He took to calling the native Americans ‘Indians’ due to his mistaken assumption of having reached India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful tribe in American history.