Indigenous People's Day Quiz (7th and 8th grades)

What is Indigenous People's Day?

• A holiday that honors the cultures of the people who lived in the Americas before Columbus

• A holiday that celebrates Christopher Columbus's arrival in America

• A holiday that commemorates the colonization of the Americas

• A holiday that recognizes the contributions of Native American tribes

When is Indigenous People's Day observed?

• First Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Third Monday in October

• Last Monday in October

Who does Indigenous People's Day honor?

• European settlers who came to America

• Native American tribes of the United States

• Explorers who discovered the New World

• Colonizers who established colonies in the Americas

Where was Indigenous People's Day first honored?

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Berkeley, California

• Los Angeles, California

Who became the first U.S. president to officially recognize Indigenous People's Day?

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• George W. Bush

Why is Christopher Columbus considered a problematic figure in history?

• He discovered the New World without permission.

• He and his crews brought diseases to the native peoples and did not respect their culture, beliefs, and way of life.

• He respected the religions and ways of life of the Native American people

• He was the first European settler in North America

What can we learn from celebrating Indigenous People's Day?

• To always celebrate Columbus Day

• To treat others with respect regardless of racial, ethnic, or religious differences

• To ignore the contributions of European settlers

• To only honor indigenous peoples of the United States

What does Indigenous People's Day remind us to do?

• To always speak and act with kindness

• To only celebrate Native American tribes

• To forget about the past

• To explore the world like Columbus

What is El Dia de la Raza?

• El Dia de la Raza is a holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries on October 12th.
• El Dia de la Raza is a holiday celebrated in Brazil on November 15th.
• El Dia de la Raza is a holiday celebrated in Mexico on September 16th.
• El Dia de la Raza is a holiday celebrated in Spain on October 12th.

Who is Cristóbal Colón?

• Cristóbal Colón is a renowned scientist
• Cristóbal Colón is a professional soccer player
• Cristóbal Colón is a famous painter
• Christopher Columbus