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Native American History Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers a wide range of Native American facts, past and present.

A multiple-choice quiz by TopSky. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TopSky

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,242

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2994

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (5/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 152 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which tribe befriended the Pilgrims after they landed at Plymouth Rock? Hint

Iroquois

Passamaquoddy

Wampanoag

Mohawk

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the Lewis and Clark expedition, they had a guide named Sacagawea. Which tribe was she from? Hint

Crow

Nez Perce

Lemhi Shoshone

Ute

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Question 3 of 10

3. Crow Fair, the annual Rodeo and Powwow in Crow Agency, Montana, is known for being the World Capital of what? Hint

Tepees

Frybread

Horses

Snagging

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Question 4 of 10

4. What revered animal was essential for survival for many Native American tribes on the Plains? Hint

Salmon

Bison

Elk

Pronghorn Antelope

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which tribe is well known for their Kachina dolls? Hint

Hopi

Apache

Navajo

Kiowa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Treaties made between tribal peoples and the U.S. Government were always kept and enforced.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Native American author wrote the book "Love Medicine"? Hint

Louise Erdrich

Teresa James

Susan Deer Cloud

Clara Sue Kidwell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Frybread making originated on reservations.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. There are two present day tribes that used to be one big tribe, their language is similar. One is the Comanche tribe. Which is the other? Hint

Cheyenne

Shoshone

Cree

Seminole

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Question 10 of 10

10. This tribe was undefeated in all of their battles with the U.S. Government. Who are they? Hint

Blackfeet

Seminoles

Cherokee

Mohicans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which tribe befriended the Pilgrims after they landed at Plymouth Rock?

Answer: Wampanoag

The Wampanoag tribe also showed the Pilgrims how to farm beans and squash.

2. During the Lewis and Clark expedition, they had a guide named Sacagawea. Which tribe was she from?

Answer: Lemhi Shoshone

During the expedition, she gave birth to a son who was half French, she led the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Rockies and she was able to communicate with some tribes that might otherwise have been hostile.

3. Crow Fair, the annual Rodeo and Powwow in Crow Agency, Montana, is known for being the World Capital of what?

Answer: Tepees

It is very difficult to find a campsite at this powwow, because there can sometimes be several hundred tepees.

4. What revered animal was essential for survival for many Native American tribes on the Plains?

Answer: Bison

From every bison that was killed, every part was utilized in some way, not just for food, but also for clothing, sinew, needles and robes.

5. Which tribe is well known for their Kachina dolls?

Answer: Hopi

Kachina (or katsina) dolls come in a wide range of different sizes. They are traditionally believed to supernatural beings and are used for ceremonial purposes.

6. Treaties made between tribal peoples and the U.S. Government were always kept and enforced.

Answer: False

U.S. officials often took advantage of the fact that in those days, many Chiefs could not read English, they simply had to rely on what the officials told them, and many treaties were broken.

7. Which Native American author wrote the book "Love Medicine"?

Answer: Louise Erdrich

This is a great book, it's a story about an extended family over a fairly long span of time.

8. Frybread making originated on reservations.

Answer: True

After the Indian Relocation Act, Indians were given rations by the Government, like flour, shortening, salt, very basic foods, and that's where frybread came from.

9. There are two present day tribes that used to be one big tribe, their language is similar. One is the Comanche tribe. Which is the other?

Answer: Shoshone

There is an annual Shoshone Day reunion held where both tribes come together to have fun and practice traditions.

10. This tribe was undefeated in all of their battles with the U.S. Government. Who are they?

Answer: Seminoles

The U.S. Government spent more money on the Seminole Tribe than any other Tribal Nation in North America before part of the Tribe was then relocated to "Indian Territory" in Oklahoma.

Source: Author TopSky

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