Native America Contributions

What is the number of states with more than 100,000 American Indian and Alaska Natives as of July 1, 2008?

• 25

• 6

• 10

• 11

How many of the 50 states have American Indian names?

• 9

• 14

• 27

• 35

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, what are the three largest American Indian tribes?

• Navajo, Blackfeet, Iroquois

• Sioux, Cherokee, Chippewa

• Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux

Which of these plants was NOT cultivated by American Indians?

• corn

• pumpkins

• beets

• beans

If you are not feeling well, lots of remedies can help you. Which of these can you thank American Indians for discovering? (More than one answer)

• ibuprofen

• chamomile

• aspirin

• echinacea

Can you guess which of these popular sports were created by American Indians? (More than one answer)

• hockey

• lacrosse

• squash

• football

We can thank American Indians for which of these elementary school staples?

• chewing gum

• apples

• oranges

• velcro

Which of these words is NOT borrowed from a Native language?

• barbecue

• mahogany

• squirrel

• hurricane

What percentage of American Indians and Alaska Natives age 5 years and older speak a language other than English at home?

• 60%

• 29%

• 17%

• 35%

Which of these American food staples were invented by American Indians? (More than one answer)

• bacon

• maple syrup

• cornbread

• oatmeal