History Kids: Indigenous Peoples of the American Southwest

The video explores the rich histories and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest, focusing on the Hopi, Navajo, and Mojave tribes. It discusses their traditional ways of life, the impact of colonization, and their resilience in preserving their cultures. The video also highlights significant historical events, such as the Long Walk of the Navajo, the Mojave War, and the Pueblo Revolt, and introduces key figures like Annie Dodge Wanueka and Polingaysi Qoyawayma.

Which state is part of the American Southwest?

• Oregon

• Missouri

• Arizona

• Wyoming

How did the Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest traditionally obtain food?

• Importing from Hawaii

• Farming

• Hunting

• Both farming and hunting

What significant event occurred for the Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest in the 1500s?

• Water shortage

• Territorial expansion

• Spanish invasion

• Migration to the ocean

What does 'Diné Bikéyah' mean in the Navajo language?

• Water

• The desert

• The Navajo homeland

• Hello

What was Bosque Redondo?

• A boarding school

• An internment camp

• A river on Navajo land

• A US military maneuver

What was the outcome of the Navajo Treaty of 1868?

• Assimilate into US culture

• Move to Oklahoma

• Return to homeland

• End war with Mexico

What does 'Pipa Aha Macav' mean?

• The nation of the plains

• The people of the mountain

• The people by the river

• The Black Canyon people

What event put the Mojave in danger in 1850?

• US claiming land

• Smallpox outbreak

• Discovery of oil

• Arrival of trappers

What is Old Oraibi known for?

• Oldest settlement in the US

• Hopi leadership council

• Site of a rebellion

• US military fort

Who were the Code Talkers?

• Indigenous soldiers in World Wars

• US ambassadors

• Hopi school teachers

• Pueblo Revolt leaders