Contributions of Native Americans Quiz

Approximately how many Native American tribes exist in the United States today?

• Over 1000

• Nearly 600

• About 100

• Around 300

What percentage of Native Americans live outside of reservations?

• Around 65%

• Nearly 80%

• About 50%

• Less than 30%

Which document was influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

Which tribe joined the Iroquois Confederacy in the early 1700s?

• The Tuscarora

• The Cherokee

• The Apache

• The Navajo

How did Native Americans view their relationship with the Earth?

• As indifferent to the environment

• As conquerors of nature

• As stewards of the Earth

• As owners of the land

Which state name is NOT based on a Native American word?

• Nevada

• Illinois

• New York

• Ohio

What is one of the inventions attributed to Native Americans?

• The wheel

• Suspension bridges

• The steam engine

• The printing press

Which crop was NOT originally farmed by Indigenous Americans?

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Tomatoes

• Wheat

What practice did Indigenous Americans use for sustainable agriculture?

• Genetic modification

• Crop rotation

• Pesticide use

• Chemical fertilizers

What is considered the most significant Native American contribution to the modern world?

• Medicine

• Environmental conservation

• Agriculture

• Government structure