American Indians Quiz-Citizenship Module

What is another name for American Indians?

• Native Europeans

• Native Americans

• Easterners

• Bering Americans

How do scientists believe American Indians may have traveled to the Americas?

• By flying

• By crossing the Bering Strait

• By tunneling under the Pacific Ocean

• By using a bridge from Africa

Who gave the name "Indian" to the American Indians?

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Why did Christopher Columbus call the native people he encountered "Indian"?

• He believed he had reached the West Indies

• He thought he reached East India

• He knew he was in North America

• He was following a map of India

What is a tribe according to the text?

• A land area where people farm and hunt

• A group of people who share the same ancestors, customs, beliefs, and leaders

• A type of ancient currency used by American Indians

• A traditional dance performed by American Indians

Did all tribes form larger political structures like chiefdoms, cities, and nations?

• Yes, all tribes formed larger political structures

• No, only some tribes formed larger political structures while others remained independent

• The text does not provide this information

• All tribes remained independent without forming larger political structures

What were the primary ways tribes lived by according to the text?

• Trading, mining, and crafting

• Gathering food, growing food, fishing, or hunting

• Building cities, agriculture, and domesticating animals

• Inventing tools, writing, and creating art

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of Indian home in the text?

• Tipis or teepees

• Wigwams or wickiups

• Cliff dwellings or caves

• Igloos or snow houses

What were the main causes of the decline in the American Indian population according to the text?

• Natural disasters and famine

• Diseases and wars with American settlers and other countries

• Economic downturn and loss of trade

• Climate change and environmental degradation

Which disease is noted for having killed the most Indians according to the text?

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Measles

• Tuberculosis