Crash Course: Native American History Quiz

What did Native Americans understand about trees that Western scientists only recently discovered?

• Trees can grow without sunlight.

• Trees can change color at will.

• Trees communicate through chemicals and networks.

• Trees can walk.

How do Native American ways of knowing differ from the scientific method?

• They include observation beyond the five senses.

• They focus only on animal behavior.

• They rely solely on written records.

• They reject all forms of observation.

What is the significance of medicine wheels in Native American culture?

• They are purely decorative structures.

• They serve as astronomical tools and ritual sites.

• They are used as modern transportation devices.

• They are used for cooking.

Which Native American group is credited with inventing the first kayaks?

• The Blackfoot

• The Honosi

• The Inuit

• The Chumash

What is the concept of 'two-eyed seeing'?

• Using only Western science to understand the world.

• Combining Native knowledge with Western science.

• Ignoring both Native and Western perspectives.

• Relying solely on Native knowledge.

Who was the first Indigenous woman in space?

• Sally Ride

• Mae Jemison

• Kalpana Chawla

• Nicole Mann

What environmental practice is used by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to manage their land?

• Overfishing

• Controlled burns

• Deforestation

• Mining

What is one suggested strategy for combating climate change according to the video?

• Expanding urban areas

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Returning land to Native peoples

• Building more factories

What is the role of the Bison Range Museum?

• To sell souvenirs

• To educate visitors about tribal history and practices

• To display modern art

• To host music concerts

What is a key reason for the slower rate of species extinction on indigenous lands?

• Higher pollution levels

• More industrial activity

• Increased hunting

• Less deforestation and effective land management