Native IQ Test

The Holocaust of World War II was not only one of the most tragic events of the 20th century, but of modern history in general. Close to 6 million Jews (nearly two-thirds of all European Jews) and many other people perished. By comparison, approximately how many Indians in the Americas died within a century of Christopher Columbus’ arrival?

• Nearly 5 million, roughly half the existing population
• Nearly 10 million, roughly half the existing population
• Nearly 10 million, roughly 95% of the existing population
• Nearly 100 million, roughly 95% of the existing population

Which of the following statements did Christopher Columbus make to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain when writing about native people in the Americas? 

•  “They would make fine servants. With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.
• “We can send from here, in the name of the Holy Trinity, all the slaves and brazilwood which could be sold. One Indian is worth three Negroes.”
• Both of the above
• None of the above

The practice of scalping:

• Dates back to ancient Greece
• Was introduced in America by the Dutch
• Was done occasionally by U.S. soldiers in World War II
• All of the above

How does the U.S. Declaration of Independence refer to American Indians?

• As “merciless Indian Savages”
• As “the Native inhabitants of this land”
• It does not mention the existence of American Indians
•  None of the above

 In its policy of “removal,” the U.S. government forced American Indians to leave their ancestral lands. For example, in a march that began in 1838 and was later called the Trail of Tears, 17,000 Cherokees were moved west under conditions so severe that 4,000 people died. In a speech to Congress, how did President Martin Van Buren (in office at the time) describe Indian removal?

•  “The entire removal of the Cherokee Nation has been principally under the conduct of their own chiefs, and they have emigrated without any apparent reluctance.”
• “[The government’s] dealings with the Indian tribes have been just and friendly throughout all these tribes are friendly in their feelings toward the United States.”
• “Since the spring of 1837 more than 40,000 Indians have been removed to their new homes [and] all accounts concur in representing the result of this measure as eminently benefi cial to that people.”
• All of the above

Of all the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States, which one lives in the most residential segregated environment?

•  African Americans
• Hispanic Americans
•  Native Americans
• white americans 

Which statement is true of American Indian citizenship?

• Most Indians are citizens of their own nations, not the United States
• Upon application, Indians are eligible for U.S. citizenship after age 18
• Indians born in the U.S. automatically receive U.S. citizenship
• None of the above

According to a spokesperson for the Cleveland Indians baseball team, the main reason for continuing to use the Chief Wahoo logo is:

• Overwhelming fan support
• It honors the history of Native Americans
• A change would cost the team too much money
• None of the above

what year were Native americans "given citizenship"

• 1492
• 1773
• 1885
• 1924

 When did Native americans receive the right to practice religious freedom?

• 1500
• 1790
• 1902
• 1978