Native American History Quiz

Who developed the Cherokee syllabary writing system?

• Sequoyah

• Tecumseh

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A Cherokee spiritual journey

• A forced relocation of Native Americans

• A battle during the Civil War

• A trade route

What was the Cherokee Phoenix?

• A Cherokee dance

• A newspaper

• A treaty

• A symbol of peace

Where was the original homeland of the Chickasaw people?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

What was the Treaty of Doaksville?

• A treaty between the Chickasaw and U.S. government

• An agreement with the Spanish

• A treaty between the Cherokee and Creek

• A peace accord after the Civil War

Which Native American tribe is known for having skilled warriors?

• Choctaw

• Chickasaw

• Creek

• Seminole

Who were the Chickasaw Code Talkers?

• World War II communicators

• American Revolution spies

• Civil War soldiers

• Negotiators with the British

What was the significance of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek?

• It secured land for the Choctaw

• It marked the beginning of forced removal

• It granted sovereignty to the Cherokee

• It ended the Creek War

What game is significant in Choctaw culture?

• Lacrosse

• Stickball

• Soccer

• Archery

How were the Choctaw people divided?

• Into five clans

• Into three districts

• Into four nations

• Into two tribes