Quiz on Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce

What was Chief Joseph's birth name?

• Sitting Bull

• Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt

• Tecumseh

• Crazy Horse

In which valley was Chief Joseph born?

• Sun Valley

• Death Valley

• Wallowa Valley

• Silicon Valley

What year did Chief Joseph become the chief of the Nez Perce?

• 1871

• 1863

• 1904

• 1885

What major event forced the Nez Perce to leave their land?

• Silver Strike

• Oil Discovery

• Gold Rush

• Coal Founding

What was the distance covered by Chief Joseph and his tribe during their retreat?

• 600 miles

• 1,400 miles

• 800 miles

• 1,000 miles

Which U.S. President did Chief Joseph meet to advocate for his people's rights?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What nickname was Chief Joseph given due to his strategic skills?

• Black Admiral

• Red Napoleon

• Green Marshal

• Blue General

Where did Chief Joseph die?

• Black Hills

• Pine Ridge Reservation

• Alcatraz Island

• Colville Indian Reservation

What was the cause of Chief Joseph's death according to his doctor?

• Old age

• A broken heart

• Battle wounds

• Illness

What year did gold get discovered on Nez Perce land?

• Early 1860s

• Late 1870s

• Mid 1840s

• Early 1900s