Native American Cultures Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 Native American cultural regions?

• The Arctic

• The Great Plains

• The Northwest Coast

• The Amazon Basin

What is a significant aspect of Haida culture due to their island location?

• Horse riding

• Sailing

• Desert farming

• Mountain climbing

Which Native American group is known for carving totem poles?

• The Sioux

• The Pueblo

• The Haida

• The Apache

What was a major reason for the Pueblo peoples leaving their large towns?

• Invasion by Europeans

• Drier climate

• Conflict with other tribes

• Lack of building materials

Who is a notable member of the Laguna Pueblo who became a US government minister?

• Geronimo

• Deb Haaland

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

Which animal became central to the culture of the Lakota and Dakota after its introduction by Europeans?

• Eagle

• Horse

• Wolf

• Buffalo

What was the outcome of the US Supreme Court decision regarding the Sioux in 1980?

• The Sioux were given new land

• The Sioux received over $1 billion

• The Sioux were forced to relocate

• The Sioux were granted independence

What did the Sioux choose to do instead of accepting the monetary compensation from the US government?

• Sign a new treaty

• Move to Canada

• Demand their land back

• Accept the money

Which Native American group is associated with the Great Plains and the use of tepees?

• The Pueblo

• The Iroquois

• The Sioux

• The Haida

What is emphasized in the conclusion about Native American groups?

• Their uniformity

• Their diversity

• Their decline

• Their European influence