Wilma Mankiller Quiz

What was Wilma Mankiller's role in the Cherokee Nation?

• First woman governor

• First woman senator

• First woman chief

• First woman mayor

What does the name 'Mankiller' signify in Cherokee culture?

• A warrior

• A protector of the village

• A hunter

• A healer

Where did Wilma Mankiller spend her early childhood?

• Tahlequah, Oklahoma

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• New York

What event in 1969 changed Wilma Mankiller's life?

• Her first marriage

• The occupation of Alcatraz Island

• Her election as chief

• Her first public speech

How did Wilma Mankiller respond to opposition during her leadership?

• She changed her policies

• She maintained a positive outlook and continued her work

• She ignored the opposition

• She resigned from her position

What did Wilma Mankiller encourage young people to do?

• Focus solely on academics

• Dance along the edge of the roof

• Stay away from public service

• Avoid risks

What was one of the challenges Wilma Mankiller faced as a leader?

• Lack of support from her family

• Inability to communicate

• Gender-based resentment

• Lack of funding

What health issues did Wilma Mankiller face?

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Chronic muscle disease and cancer

• Heart disease

What was Wilma Mankiller's approach to leadership?

• Indifferent

• Optimistic and positive thinking

• Authoritarian

• Passive

What did Wilma Mankiller do when a man interrupted her during a meeting?

• She left the meeting

• She ignored him

• She argued with him

• She cut off his microphone