South Dakota History

When was South Dakota added to the United States?

• 1803

• 1889

• 1861

• 1742

Who were the first humans to arrive in South Dakota?

• Sahnish

• Oceti Sakowin

• Lakota Sioux

• French explorers

Which Native American tribes are located in South Dakota?

• Dakota, Lakota, Nakota

• Chippewa, Mandan, Hidatsa

• Sahnish, Akira, Sioux

• Oceti Sakowin, Santee, Yankton

Who were the first Europeans to explore South Dakota?

• Lewis and Clark

• Louis-Joseph and François Sieur de la Vérendrye

• General George Armstrong Custer

• Gutzon Borglum

What event led to the loss of Indigenous territory in South Dakota?

• The Homestead Act

• The Dawes Severalty Act

• The Battle of the Little Bighorn

• The Wounded Knee Massacre

Which famous monument is located in South Dakota?

• Statue of Liberty

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Mount Rushmore

• Eiffel Tower

What is the capital of South Dakota?

• Pierre

• Sioux Falls

• Rapid City

• Aberdeen

What is South Dakota's top industry?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Manufacturing

Which national park in South Dakota contains rich fossil beds?

• Yellowstone National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Badlands National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

What is the nickname of South Dakota?

• The Sunshine State

• The Lone Star State

• The Mount Rushmore State

• The Golden State