Indigenous People's Day Quiz

Which group of people are indigenous to New York?

• Pueblo

• Aztec

• Iroquois

• Inca

Which group of people are indigenous to Mexico?

• Eskimo

• Aztec

• Iroquois

• Celtic

Which of the following items can tell us that someone was nomadic?

• Wearing heavy animal fur

• Living in Teepees

• Carrying heavy weapons

• Living in a longhouse

True of False: Columbus discovered America.

• True

• False

Which claim below is the most accurate claim?

• Columbus helped the indigenous people live better lives.

• The indigenous people wanted to adopt Christianity.

• Indigenous people adored Columbus.

• Columbus is responsible for almost entirely wiping out Native Americans.

True of False: All indigenous Americans had the same exact culture.

• True

• False

True or False: The Aztec Civilization was one of the most advanced in the world.

• True

• False

Who starting the first representative government in North America?

• Iroquois

• Americans

• Aztecs

• Columbus

Why is it offensive to use Native Americans as mascots? Check any correct answer.

• It is racist

• It promotes stereotypes that are untrue

• It gives Native Americans good publicity

• It is insensitive to Native American culture

Check all answers that contain Native American values.

• Family

• Elders and ancestors of a clan

• Respect of nature

• Money