MN Ch. 3 Early Dakota Review

Which Dakota word or phrase became the inspiration for the name "Minnesota"?

• Ohanwaste

• Mni Sota Makoce

• Tiospaye

• Nadouessioux

How do the Dakota people believe history goes?

• in a straight line

• you should only follow the present

• in a circle

The Dakota have lived here only as long as early European settlers

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is Oral History?

• The purposeful repeating of stories about the past

• Writing down stories for later generations

• The history of current events

• Elders keeping special stories secret

Who was Ohiyesa (Charles Eastman) ?

• The inventor of the traditional tipi

• He spent his childhood with the Dakota, and wrote down many traditional stories

• The current leader of the Dakota Nation

The Dakota practice of honoring someone by giving gifts is an example of what VALUE?

(a)  

Where did the Dakota traditionally live in the WINTER?

• bark houses/lodges

• stone cabins

• near lakes

• tipis

Early Dakota men HAVING SKILLS in hunting is an example of...

• Income

• Respect

• winter survival

• Human Capital

Early Dakota sent children to school to learn important values

• TRUE

• FALSE

How can people improve their own human capital?

(Check ALL that apply):

• practicing their skills

• building new settlements

• receiving education and training

• staying healthy and being productive

• connecting with people who can help them