2024 Native American Heritage Month Quiz 1: Facts and Knowledge

Which month is designated as Native American Heritage Month?

• October

• November

• December

• May

Who was the US President who officially declared November as Native American Heritage Month?

• Ronald Reagan

• Joe Biden

• George H.W. Bush

• George W. Bush

What is the term(s) used to describe the traditional land area of a Native American tribe?

• Ancestral homeland

• Reservation

• Traditional Territory

• Community

What is the name of a large gathering where Native American tribes come together to celebrate their culture?

The Native American tribe most recognized for their intricate beadwork and traditional longhouses.

• Iroquois or Haudenosaunee

• Paiute

• Bdewakantunwan

• Anishinaabe

What is the name of the sacred site considered holy by many Native American tribes located in the Black Hills of South Dakota?

• Crazy Horse

• Bear Butte

• Devil's Tower

• Wounded Knee

What is the name of the traditional dwelling structure used by the Plains Indians?

• Inipi

• Hogan

• Longhouse

• Tipi

What major event led to the forced relocation of many Native American tribes from their ancestral lands?

• Indian Removal Act

• Indian Relocation Act

• Indian Moving Act

• Indian Exile Act

Which famou Native American leader is known for his resistance to westward expansion?

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Little Crow

• Chief Wabasha

What does the term "tribal sovereignty" mean?

• The right of Native American tribes to own businesses

• The right Native American tribes to live on reservations

• The right of Native American tribes to govern themselves

• The right of Native Americans to vote