Native American Heritage Quiz

When was Native American Heritage Month officially recognized?

• 1900

• 1914

• 1990

• 1916

Which term is used to refer to indigenous people of Alaska?

• Alaska Natives

• American Indians

• Navajo Nation

• First Nations

How many federally recognized tribes are there in the United States?

• 229

• 100

• 574

• 78

Who became the first Native American cabinet secretary?

• Nicole Man

• Deb Holland

• Mary Pultola

• Marilyn Malurba

What percentage of Native Americans live on reservations?

• 22%

• 78%

• 10%

• 50%

Who is the first Native American woman to go to space?

• Mary Pultola

• Nicole Man

• Deb Holland

• Marilyn Malurba

What is the term used to refer to the first peoples in Canada?

• American Indians

• First Nations

• Navajo Nation

• Alaska Natives

Which state declared the first recorded American Indian Day?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Alaska

What is the largest Native American tribe in the United States?

• Navajo Nation

• Cherokee Nation

• Sioux Nation

• Apache Tribe

Which U.S. state has the highest population of Native Americans?

• California

• Oklahoma

• Arizona

• New Mexico