MS Studies Test Chapter 2 Native Americans

Explain why the Choctaw and the Chickasaw have similar characteristics

• The Choctaw and Chickasaw have no historical connections.
• The Choctaw and Chickasaw are from different continents.
• The Choctaw and Chickasaw have completely different languages.
• It is believed that they were once part of the same tribe.

Explain the Indian Removal Act

• The Indian Removal Act was a treaty that granted Native Americans more land.
• The official policy that authorized the removal of thousands of Indians to Oklahoma.

• The Indian Removal Act was a law that encouraged Native Americans to stay on their lands.
• The Indian Removal Act was a policy that promoted the integration of Native Americans into American society.

What did the Bureau of Indian Affairs do to help the Mississippi Band of Choctaw.

• The Bureau of Indian Affairs ignored the Mississippi Band of Choctaw's requests.
• Bought land for a reservation on which the Choctaw could live peacefully and preserve their culture and traditions.

• The Bureau of Indian Affairs dismantled the Mississippi Band of Choctaw's tribal structure.
• The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided only financial aid without any recognition.

What took place when a chief of the Biloxi died?

• A celebration was held in his honor.
• The tribe chose a new chief immediately.
• The Biloxi went on a hunting expedition.
• Tribal members brought food to the temple, mourners ate, and spoke praises to the chief.

Which tribes were allies with the French?

• Acolapissa, Tunica, Ofogoula, and Pascagoula

• Sioux
• Cherokee
• Comanche

What was the major difference between the Choctaw and the Chickasaw?

• The Choctaw were nomadic while the Chickasaw were farmers.
• The Choctaw had a strong maritime culture, unlike the Chickasaw.
• The Choctaw were known for their hunting skills, while the Chickasaw focused on trade.
• The Choctaw were more peaceful and agrarian and the Chickasaw were fierce warriors.

What is a Conquistador?

• A Conquistador is a type of Spanish cuisine.
• A Conquistador is a native American leader.
• A Spanish explorer or conqueror

• A Conquistador is a modern-day explorer in Europe.

Name 3 fishing techniques used by Native Americans.

• Grabbling, Stupefying, and Muddying the water

• Fly fishing
• Ice fishing
• Bow fishing

What were three things that tribal folklore contained?

• Personal anecdotes, fictional stories, travel guides.
• Scientific theories, political ideologies, economic models.
• Creation

  Migration

  Flood story involving humans and animals escaping

• Historical events, recipes for food, weather forecasts.

Name one sport that was played by Native Mississippians.

• Baseball
• Stickball

  Chunkey

• Soccer
• Basketball