4eme_CO_Navajo Culture Quiz

Where did the Navajo originally live?

• Western United States

• Central Canada

• Eastern Mexico

• Southern United States

What type of homes did the Navajo live in?

• Teepees

• Hogans

• Longhouses

• Wigwams

What skill did the Navajo learn from the Pueblo Indians?

• Farming

• Hunting

• Weaving

• Silverworking

Which group brought horses, sheep, and cattle to the Navajo lands?

• French explorers

• Spanish explorers

• British explorers

• Native American tribes

Why did the U.S. government go to war against the Navajo in 1863?

• To capture their herds and fields

• To stop the raids on settlements

• To establish peace and trade

• To expand their territory

Where did the Navajo settle after being allowed to return to their homeland?

• California

• Texas

• Arizona and New Mexico

• Colorado and Utah

What is the largest reservation in the United States?

• Navajo Reservation

• Cherokee Reservation

• Pueblo Reservation

• Apache Reservation

How many Navajo were captured and held by the U.S. government in 1864?

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 6,000

• 8,000

What did the Navajo learn to work with from their Mexican neighbors?

• Wood

• Silver

• Clay

• Stone

What are Navajo rugs and blankets well known for?

• Colorful patterns

• Durability

• Softness

• Size