WorksheetsNative IQ Test
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 21mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Holocaust of World War II was not only one of the most tragic events of the 20th century, but of modern history in general. Close to 6 million Jews (nearly two-thirds of all European Jews) and many other people perished. By comparison, approximately how many Indians in the Americas died within a century of Christopher Columbus’ arrival?
a)
Nearly 5 million, roughly half the existing population
b)
Nearly 10 million, roughly half the existing population
c)
Nearly 10 million, roughly 95% of the existing population
d)
Nearly 100 million, roughly 95% of the existing population
2.
Which of the following statements did Christopher Columbus make to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain when writing about native people in the Americas?
a)
“They would make fine servants. With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.
b)
“We can send from here, in the name of the Holy Trinity, all the slaves and brazilwood which could be sold. One Indian is worth three Negroes.”
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
3.
The practice of scalping:
a)
Dates back to ancient Greece
b)
Was introduced in America by the Dutch
c)
Was done occasionally by U.S. soldiers in World War II
d)
All of the above
4.
How does the U.S. Declaration of Independence refer to American Indians?
a)
As “merciless Indian Savages”
b)
As “the Native inhabitants of this land”
c)
It does not mention the existence of American Indians
d)
None of the above
5.
In its policy of “removal,” the U.S. government forced American Indians to leave their ancestral lands. For example, in a march that began in 1838 and was later called the Trail of Tears, 17,000 Cherokees were moved west under conditions so severe that 4,000 people died. In a speech to Congress, how did President Martin Van Buren (in office at the time) describe Indian removal?
a)
“The entire removal of the Cherokee Nation has been principally under the conduct of their own chiefs, and they have emigrated without any apparent reluctance.”
b)
“[The government’s] dealings with the Indian tribes have been just and friendly throughout all these tribes are friendly in their feelings toward the United States.”
c)
“Since the spring of 1837 more than 40,000 Indians have been removed to their new homes [and] all accounts concur in representing the result of this measure as eminently benefi cial to that people.”
d)
All of the above
6.
Of all the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States, which one lives in the most residential segregated environment?
a)
African Americans
b)
Hispanic Americans
c)
Native Americans
d)
white americans
7.
Which statement is true of American Indian citizenship?
a)
Most Indians are citizens of their own nations, not the United States
b)
Upon application, Indians are eligible for U.S. citizenship after age 18
c)
Indians born in the U.S. automatically receive U.S. citizenship
d)
None of the above
8.
According to a spokesperson for the Cleveland Indians baseball team, the main reason for continuing to use the Chief Wahoo logo is:
a)
Overwhelming fan support
b)
It honors the history of Native Americans
c)
A change would cost the team too much money
d)
None of the above
9.
what year were Native americans "given citizenship"
a)
1492
b)
1773
c)
1885
d)
1924
10.
When did Native americans receive the right to practice religious freedom?
a)
1500
b)
1790
c)
1902
d)
1978
11.
it is estimated that over 60% of the current world food supply can be attributed to native america, which of these inventions if any were also contributed to being discovered by native americans?
a)
Syringes, or Hypodermic Needles
b)
baby bottles and formula
c)
none of the above
d)
both of the above
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