"Indigenous Peoples' Day Steps Out" Practice Quiz A3K

Based on the Article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

• A.

  The traditional practices of some Indigenous peoples include the use of rattles, drums, and flutes during events.

• B.

  Indigenous Peoples' Day was officially celebrated for the first time in South Dakota in 1989.

• C.

  Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the revival of Native American communities.

• D.

  The traditional practices of some Indigenous peoples include the symbolic Round Dance that represents healing.

Which of these is a statement of opinion?

• A.

  There are 12 states in the U.S. today that have made Indigenous Peoples' Day a holiday.

• B.

  The U.S. government tried to force Indigenous people to give up their cultures and traditions.

• C.

  There are over 550 Indigenous nations in the U.S. today, represented by 5 million people.

• D.

  The U.S. government should replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Which is the closest synonym for the word spectator?

• A.

  observer

• B.

  intruder

• C.

  warrior

• D.

  competitor

According to the Article, why are Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations gaining ground across the U.S.?

• A.

  Because they give Indigenous nations an opportunity to take back their history and culture after tremendous loss and hardship

• B.

  Because they give Indigenous people like Derrick Lente of the Sandia Pueblo Nation an opportunity to become state lawmakers

• C.

  Because they give the more than 5 million Indigenous people living in the U.S. an opportunity to join in a Round Dance together

• D.

  Because they give Indigenous nations an opportunity to hold dance competitions and exhibitions that highlight their culture

Which question is not answered by the Article?

• A.

  Why was contact with Europeans such a terrible shift in the history of Indigenous people?

• B.

  What do Indigenous people often bring to Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations?

• C.

  Why did government agencies try to force defeated nations to give up their traditions?

• D.

  What has become the crowning event at many Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations?

This Article would be most useful as a source for a student research project on __________.

• A.

  the Sandia Pueblo Nation

• B.

  the history of Indigenous music in the U.S.

• C.

  the cultural meaning of U.S. holidays

• D.

  the drums used in Indigenous celebrations

Which two words are the closest antonyms?

HINT: ANTONYMS ARE WORDS WITH OPPOSITE MEANINGS

• A.

  conquest and campaign

• B.

  arrival and departure

• C.

  contact and connection

• D.

  symbolic and supportive

Read the following passage from the Article:

Indigenous Peoples' Day is held on the second Monday of October. In some areas, it replaces Columbus Day. At events celebrating the holiday, Indigenous people are encouraged to wear traditional clothing. They bring rattles, drums, and flutes, as well as their voices. Indigenous groups often organize workshops, speakers, and films. These events explore their peoples' lives today as well as their historical experience.

Why did the author include this information?

• A.

  To encourage readers across the U.S. to join in an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration next October

• B.

  To argue that every U.S. state should replace Columbus Day with a celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day

• C.

  To demonstrate to readers that all Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations are the same throughout the U.S.

• D.

  To provide details about the different ways Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated throughout the U.S.