Sequoyah Test

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Who created the first written language for the Cherokee?

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Sequoyah created the first written language for the Cherokee.

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What is the name of the Cherokee newspaper?

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The Cherokee newspaper is called the 'Cherokee Phoenix'.

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Which Indian tribe did Sequoyah belong to?

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Sequoyah belonged to the Cherokee tribe.

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Who forced the Cherokee to move to Oklahoma?

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The U.S. government forced the Cherokee to move to Oklahoma.

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What valuable resource was found on Cherokee land in Georgia in 1829?

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Gold was found on Cherokee land in Georgia in 1829.

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What is Sequoyah known for?

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Sequoyah is known for creating the Cherokee syllabary, a written form of the Cherokee language.

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What does the term 'syllabary' mean?

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A syllabary is a set of written symbols that represent syllables, used in writing systems.

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Why is the 'Cherokee Phoenix' important?

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The 'Cherokee Phoenix' was important because it was the first newspaper published by Native Americans.

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What was the impact of gold discovery on the Cherokee?

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The discovery of gold led to increased pressure on the Cherokee to leave their land.

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What does 'Indian Removal' refer to?

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Indian Removal refers to the U.S. government's policy of relocating Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.