Dakota Language and Culture Quiz

Our state's name, “Minnesota,” comes from the Dakota language. What does “Mni Sota Makoce” mean?

• Land of 10,000 Lakes

• Sky-tinted Water

• Great River

• Northern Lights

What happened to the badger family in “The Badger and the Bear”?

• They moved to a new forest.

• They befriended the badger.

• They lost their home.

• They found a treasure.

The story of “The Badger and the Bear” was used to teach children about an important value in Dakota culture: ohanwaste. What is this in English?

• Generosity

• Bravery

• Wisdom

• Honesty

How does the story the "Badger and Bear" connect to food and giving gifts?

• Through cultural traditions

• By economic transactions

• Via social media

• Through educational programs

What is human capital?

• The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population

• A type of financial investment in stocks and bonds

• The physical assets owned by a company

• A government policy for economic growth

People can improve their human capital by:

• attending educational courses

• watching television

• playing video games

• sleeping more hours

In “The Ghost-Wife,” what was the most important rule the young man had to follow in order for his wife to move to the village?

• He must never speak to her in public.

• He must never raise his voice inside the tipi

• He must build a separate house for her.

• He must offer a sacrifice to the spirits.

“The Ghost-Wife” was a story that taught Dakota children about what value?

• Bravery

• Honesty

• Respect

• Generosity

Name two ways families behaved that reflected the value of respect.

• They would address them with names using "uncle", "sister", etc.

• They would not raise their voice

• They would not look at others while sleeping.

• They valued financial success over family time.

In Dakota society, people view history as a circle. What does this mean?

• History is linear and progressive.

• History repeats itself and is interconnected.

• History is unpredictable and chaotic.

• History is a series of random events.