Quiz: Native Americans and Early American Literature

Which of these Native American nations was an influential force in the Iroquois Confederation?

• Modoc
• Ondaga
• Navajo
• Mohawk

public speaking that is formal, persuasive, and emotionally appealing

What is the name of the Iroquoian mystic and prophet who urged the Iroquois-speaking people to stop fighting and come together to bring peace and brotherhood?

• Sacagawea
• Dekanawidah
• Red Jacket
• Logan

anything that stands for or represents something else

Which of these Native American nations is the largest today with more than 100,000 members?

• Modoc
• Ondaga
• Navajo
• Mohawk

The 24,000 square mile reservation covers all the following except for which state?

• New York
• Arizona
• Utah
• New Mexico

stories that recount the origins of earthly life

Which of the following belong to the Iroquois Confederation of the Five Nations? Select all that apply.

• Onodaga
• Modoc

• Seneca
• Cayuga

the body of stories, legends, myths, etc. arising out of the oral tradition of people around the globe

Native American Folklore Literature includes the following content except for which answer?

• song lyrics
• hero tales
• migration legends
• long novels