Gathering of Nations Quiz

Where is the Gathering of Nations held?

• Toronto, Canada

• Los Angeles, California

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• New York, New York

When is the Gathering of Nations held?

• Second weekend in March

• Fourth weekend in April

• Last weekend of July

• First weekend of May

How many tribes from the United States participate?

• Less than 250

• More than 565

• Exactly 500

• More than 100

What is the Miss Indian World Pageant?

• A singing contest

• The largest pageant competition for young Indigenous women

• A dance competition

• A sports event

What can visitors do at the Indian Traders Market?

• Shop for Native American arts and crafts

• Sing traditional songs

• Participate in dancing

• Compete in the Miss Indian World Pageant

Match the following words from the reading passage to its definition:

• a procession of people competing

• prestigious

• originally from or native to an area

• pageant

• inspiring respect and admiration

• indigenous

Based on the passage, why do you think the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow is considered an important event? List two reasons from the passage, and explain why each is significant.