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All Things Native American Trivia Quiz

Native American tribes have roamed the western hemispere for thousands of years. See how much you know about Native Americans?

A multiple-choice quiz by ebonicmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ebonicmaster

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3557

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pocahontas belonged to which of the following tribes? Hint

Powhatan

Crow

Cherokee

Mohave

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many federally recognized tribal governments were in the United States in 2006? Hint

269

717

428

563

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is associated with the Trail of Tears? Hint

Blackfoot

Osage

Crow

Cherokee

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the leading cause of death for those who died on the Trail of Tears? Hint

Fighting against US troops

Exhaustion

Heart attack

Infectious diseases

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Question 5 of 10

5. What tribe allied with the French against Illinwek in the early 1700s? Hint

Blackfoot

Crow

Osage

Peoria

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Native American tribe did Geronimo belong to? Hint

Mohawk

Apache

Blackfoot

Osage

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Question 7 of 10

7. What tribe is the rapper Sole descended from? Hint

Powhatan

Cherokee

Blackfoot

Crow

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chief Running Coyote is associated with which of the following tribes? Hint

Blackfoot

Apache

Cherokee

Crow

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which state did the Seminoles remain unconquered? Hint

Florida

Alabama

Mississippi

Georgia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is the largest reservation in the U.S.? Hint

Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation

Upper Sioux Indian Reservation

Osage Indian Reservation

Navajo Indian Reservation

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pocahontas belonged to which of the following tribes?

Answer: Powhatan

Pocahontas was a member of the Powhaton tribe, and is credited with saving John Smith's life, and was later the wife of John Rolfe.

2. How many federally recognized tribal governments were in the United States in 2006?

Answer: 563

There are 563 federally recognized tribal governments in the United States.

3. Which of the following is associated with the Trail of Tears?

Answer: Cherokee

The Trail of Tears took place in 1838 when the Cherokees and neighboring tribes of the South-East U.S. were forced to relocate to another location by US President Martin Van Buren.

4. What was the leading cause of death for those who died on the Trail of Tears?

Answer: Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are thought to have killed over half of the Cherokees on the Trail of Tears.

5. What tribe allied with the French against Illinwek in the early 1700s?

Answer: Osage

Lewis and Clark made mention of the Great Osage tribe in 1802 during the expedition.

6. Which Native American tribe did Geronimo belong to?

Answer: Apache

It is said that later in life chief Geronimo embraced Christianity.

7. What tribe is the rapper Sole descended from?

Answer: Blackfoot

The rapper Sole is also wife of the rapper Ginuwine.

8. Chief Running Coyote is associated with which of the following tribes?

Answer: Crow

Chief Running Coyote invented the buffalo jump in the late 1500s to procure meat.

9. In which state did the Seminoles remain unconquered?

Answer: Florida

However, most of the Seminoles now reside in Oklahoma.

10. Which is the largest reservation in the U.S.?

Answer: Navajo Indian Reservation

The Navajo Indian Reservation is also refered to as Navajo Country, and was established in 1868. It is in northest Arizona and extends into New Mexico and Utah.

Source: Author ebonicmaster

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