Tecumseh Quiz

What do you think it means to be a "laughingstock" of your community?

• foolish and silly

• smart and educated

• a funny person that makes people laugh

• a well respected member of a community

Describe the realization that Lalawethika (Tecumseh's brother) came to in 1805.

• He realized he needs to attack the white people.

• He realized his religious beliefs were really important.

• He realized that all Indians should give up many of the ideals of the the Americans like their foods and technologies.

• He realized his name should be "The Prophet".

Why did The Prophet's tribe march into battle versus William Henry Harrison's army with no fear?

• Because they were fearless fighters who would do anything to survive.

• Because The Prophet told them they would be protected by supernatural powers.

• They thought they had a real chance to defeat the army of white Americans.

• They did not want to turn into evil witches.

Who was Tecumseh's and The Prophet's most fierce enemy?

• William Henry Harrison

• Tenskwatawa

• The British army

• Lalawethika

In Shawnee language, Tecumseh's name meant ___________.

• Shooting Star

• Crouching Panther

• Brave Warrior

• Full of Honor

Tecumseh belonged to which famous Indian tribe.

• Shawnee

• Apache

• Lakota

• Navajo

How many Navy ships have been named after Tecumseh?

• 0

• 3

• 4

• 6

In a famous quote from "The Prophet" he compared the Americans to "the ______________ of the sea".

• slime

• weeds

• muck

• bottom

• killers

Tecumseh fought for his Native American land and said that if they sell the land to Americans then why not sell this also?

• the air

• the water

• the food

• the feathers

Tecumseh was greatly admired not only by Native Americans but by American and British soldiers and leaders.

• True

• False