Totem Heritage Center Quiz

Totem Heritage Center Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated age of the mortuary totem pole at the Totem Heritage Center?

250 years old

200 years old

150 years old

100 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do totem poles play in the culture of the Tongass people?

They are used for religious ceremonies.

They are primarily decorative.

They serve as reminders of stories and clan events.

They are used for navigation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature indicates that a totem pole is a mortuary pole?

A carved bear at the top

A hollowed-out section

A large base

Brightly painted figures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the hollowed-out section in a mortuary pole?

It is a decorative feature.

It holds the remains of a respected individual.

It is used to store food.

It is used for climbing.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the features that help identify the human figure on the mortuary pole?

The size of the pole

The color of the paint

The shape of the eyes and mouth

The presence of wings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the misconceptions newcomers had about totem poles?

They believed poles were religious idols.

They thought poles were used for fishing.

They assumed poles were made of stone.

They thought poles were used for hunting.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it significant to bring the totem poles to the center?

To replace them with new poles

To use them in modern art installations

To preserve and educate about cultural heritage

To sell them to tourists

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