Idaho's Native Americans Pre- test

Who were the first people to live in what is now Idaho?

• The Archaic Native Americans

• The Tribal elders

• The Paleo Native Americans

• The Shoshone Bannock

Who were the next people to live in Idaho?

• The Paleo Native Americans

• The Archaic Native Americans

• The Kootenai

• The Shoshone Bannack

What do archaeologists do?

• They study clues to learn about the past.

• They study medicine to become doctors.

• They gather donations for people in need.

• They are in charge of Idaho's schools.

How many Native American tribes in Idaho are recognized by the government?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Four

Which of the following is not a federally recognized tribe in Idaho?

• The Kootenai

• The Coeur d'Alene

• The Nez Perze

• The Paleo Tribe

How did tribes begin?

• Over time, Archaic Native Americans groups became tribes.

• Paleo and Archaic Native American groups combined to make tribes.

• Leaders from the Kootenai and Paleo Native American groups to organize tribes.

• No one knows how tribes began.

Why are legends important to Native Americans?

• They teach the children to forget their native culture.

• They teach Native Americans how to become more like the Americans.

• They explain history and teach important lessons.

• They explain why the white settlers deserved to take the land.

Who are the elders of a tribe?

• A small group of men who wrote the legends for the tribe

• The young boys who were training to be chief

• Older members who taught children how to ride a horse

• Older members who taught their children about thier culture and history

What is not an example of a Native American ceremony?

• The first root harvest

• The first salmon catch

• The change from child to adult

• The change from Paleo to Archaic Native American

How are issues solved between tribes and the state?

• They do not try to work together to solve problems.

• The state government always wins.

• They refuse to talk to each other about the problems.

• The tribal government and state government work together to understand and solve problems.