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Quiz about Native Americans The Cherokee

Native Americans - The Cherokee Quiz

The Cherokees are the second largest recognized Native American group in the United States. What do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by Explorador. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Explorador

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,045

Updated
Nov 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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1123

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dayunisi, the creator of the Earth to the Cherokee, was what type of animal? Hint

Frog

Water Beetle

Hummingbird

River Otter

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Question 2 of 10

2. Along with the Cherokees, what other four tribes made up the 'Five Civilised Tribes'? Hint

Sioux, Delaware, Seminole, Creek

Seminole, Delaware, Ananzi, Choctaw

Chickasaw, Pueblo, Choctaw, Munsee

Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole

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Question 3 of 10

3. A-ne-jo-di, or Stickball, was a very popular sport played by the Cherokees and others. What modern sport does it most resemble? Hint

Soccer

Basketball

Jai Alai

Lacrosse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cherokee weddings are clothed in traditional weddings. In traditional weddings, both the bride and groom are covered in a cloth of what color? Hint

White

Brown

Green

Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. The double wall variety is arguably the most popular type of what form of Cherokee art today? Hint

Pottery

Jewlery

Leatherwork

Baskets

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Question 6 of 10

6. Yes, the Native Americans do have their own fashion. What is the piece of clothing that has been worn by the Native Americans since the 1800s? Hint

Tear Dress

Water Dress

Moon Dress

Eagle Dress

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Question 7 of 10

7. Their are seven recognized clans today of the Cherokee. Which of these is not one of them? Hint

Deer

Paint

Wild Potato

Bear

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of the seven recognized Cherokee clans, which of the clans are the largest? Hint

Wild Potato

Deer

Wolf

Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Osiyo means what in the Cherokee language? Hint

Hello!

Friend

Welcome!

Enemy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Waya is what animal in the Cherokee language? Hint

Fox

Wolf

Coyote

Deer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dayunisi, the creator of the Earth to the Cherokee, was what type of animal?

Answer: Water Beetle

As the legend goes, Dayunisi when the land became crowded in the Sky World, offered to go down to see what was in the water. Everytime he went down, he brought some dirt up with him and he created an island, Earth.

2. Along with the Cherokees, what other four tribes made up the 'Five Civilised Tribes'?

Answer: Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole

These five tribes, the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee, were so called owing to their willingness to co-exist peacefully with their settler neighbours and take on some of their customs.

Following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, many of the "civilised tribes" were removed from their ancient lands and re-located to the Indian Territory, in what is modern day Oklahoma.

3. A-ne-jo-di, or Stickball, was a very popular sport played by the Cherokees and others. What modern sport does it most resemble?

Answer: Lacrosse

Stickball, a game where the medicine man of the village tosses a ball into the air and the players try to get it to hit a wooden fish, was played to settle disputes. Women also played, but they, unlike the men, played it with their bare hands.

4. Cherokee weddings are clothed in traditional weddings. In traditional weddings, both the bride and groom are covered in a cloth of what color?

Answer: Blue

Also, something different, is that instead of exchanging rites, the Cherokees exchange food. The groom should bring ham or venison and the bride should bring corn or beanbread.

5. The double wall variety is arguably the most popular type of what form of Cherokee art today?

Answer: Baskets

Cherokee baskets, made from buckbrush, honeysuckle or commercially-manufactured reed, can be colored using natural dyes, such as bloodroot, walnut, and poke. You can use artificial, but they are frowned upon in tradition.

6. Yes, the Native Americans do have their own fashion. What is the piece of clothing that has been worn by the Native Americans since the 1800s?

Answer: Tear Dress

The Tear dress, thought to have originated from the Trail of the Tears, has calico style print material with some diamonds on it. Their was also usually some sorts of buttons. The dress is worn today in tribute of all the women who walked on the Trail.

7. Their are seven recognized clans today of the Cherokee. Which of these is not one of them?

Answer: Bear

The seven clans of the Cherokee, translated and in the language, are Dhswro (Wild Potato Clan), Dher (Paint Clan), Dhath (Blue Clan), Dhyga (Long Hair Clan), Dhhort (Bird Clan), Dhoe (Deer Clan), and Dhgw (Wolf Clan).

8. Of the seven recognized Cherokee clans, which of the clans are the largest?

Answer: Wolf

The Wolf clan is known for producing the war chiefs. The start of the wolf clan was when a man was cast from the Upper World and a wolf descended upon him.

9. Osiyo means what in the Cherokee language?

Answer: Hello!

10. Waya is what animal in the Cherokee language?

Answer: Wolf

Source: Author Explorador

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