INDIGENOUS PEOPLE flashcard

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indigenous people

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The original settlers of a land

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Why were Native Americans sometimes called "Indians"?

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Due to Columbus's mistaken belief, he had reached India

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Regions where Native Americans lived: Alaska, Hawaii, The mainland United States, Australia

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Australia

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What factor was usually used to group Native Americans into tribes or nations?

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The area they lived in and their culture

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How do we learn about Native American history today?

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Through artifacts, European recordings, and tribal traditions

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What percentage of Native Americans live on reservations today?

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30%

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When were Native Americans officially considered US citizens?

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1924

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Before Columbus arrived, the tribes in America were described as being:

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Fairly peaceful

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Which of these tribes is NOT mentioned in the passage? Cherokee, Navajo, Mohawk

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Apache

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What is the main purpose of Native American reservations?

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To protect their heritage and culture