Lesson 8

What was the main concern of the Standing Rock Sioux people regarding the construction of the oil pipeline? (paragraph 8)

• It would harm their land and water resources.

• It would bring more jobs to the area.

• It would increase tourism.

• It would improve transportation.

What methods did the water protectors of the Standing Rock use to protest the pipeline? (paragraph 9)

• Violent protests

• Nonviolent means of protest

• Legal action only

• Petitions and letters

Which Native American tribes were mentioned as standing with the Standing Rock Sioux? (paragraph 9)

• Maidu, Ojibwe, Yankton

• Cherokee, Navajo, Apache

• Iroquois, Seminole, Mohawk

• Hopi, Zuni, Ute

What are the Native American youth and tribal leadership working towards in the state of Washington? (paragraph 10)

• Building new schools

• Cleaning up Puget Sound

• Constructing new homes

• Expanding highways

What is the purpose of the Chi-Nations Youth Council? (paragraph 11)

• To create a safe, supportive space for Native American youth

• To build new homes for Native Americans

• To organize sports events

• To promote tourism in Native American lands

What is the First Nations Garden in Albany Park used for? (paragraph 11)

• To teach others about the land, native plants, food, and medicine

• Growing crops for sale

• Building new homes

• Organizing community sports events

What animal are the Lakota people reintroducing to the Great Plains? (paragraph 12)

• Buffalo

• Deer

• Wolves

• Eagles

What do Native American creation stories often say about the natural world? (paragraph 1)

• It is separate from people

• Planets and stars are family members

• Animals are enemies

• The moon is just a rock

According to the Crow people, where did they originally live? (paragraph 2)

• In the sky

• On the mountain

• Inside the Earth

• In the ocean

How did Tatanka help the Crow people when they were hungry and cold? (paragraph 2)

• By showing them where to find food

• By giving its life for food and fur

• By leading them to a warm place

• By teaching them how to hunt