The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from The First Woman Cherokee Chief by Patricia Morris Buckley. Look for hints in the Word Bank. Print the puzzle or use it on your tablet, phone, or computer.

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Across

  • 1. Cherokee word meaning "working together" or "everyone helping each other"
  • 5. a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something

Down

  • 2. a long period with little to no rain
  • 3. to take away from
  • 4. to give confidence or hope to

Word Bank

gadugi
drought
stripped
encouraged
inspiration