Native Americans Of The West

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  • 1. 

    Reflecting various life-styles, some native Americans were farmers and had permanent settlements, while others lived nomadically, combining hunting with farming and sheep herding. Therfore, a nomad is a person who moves from place to place.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement in the passage clearly states that some native Americans lived nomadically, combining hunting with farming and sheep herding. This means that they moved from place to place, which is the definition of a nomad. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

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  • 2. 

    Which group of Indians constituted the largest group in the West?

    • A.

      Apache

    • B.

      Navajo

    • C.

      Plains

    Correct Answer
    C. Plains
    Explanation
    The Plains Indians constituted the largest group in the West. This is because the Plains region was home to many different tribes, such as the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Sioux, who lived in the vast grasslands of the central United States. These tribes were known for their nomadic lifestyle, following the herds of buffalo for sustenance. The Plains Indians were highly skilled hunters and warriors, and their culture was centered around the buffalo, which provided them with food, clothing, and shelter. Due to their large numbers and widespread presence, the Plains Indians were the largest group of Indians in the West.

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  • 3. 

    What did the Indians use as a source of food, clothing, fuel, and weapons?

    • A.

      Dogs

    • B.

      Cats

    • C.

      Buffalo

    Correct Answer
    C. Buffalo
    Explanation
    The Indians used buffalo as a source of food, clothing, fuel, and weapons. Buffalo provided them with meat for sustenance, hides for clothing and shelter, bones for tools and fuel, and even sinews for making bowstrings. They relied heavily on the buffalo for their survival and utilized every part of the animal to meet their various needs.

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  • 4. 

    In 1867, an Indian Peace Commission, established by Congress, decided that all Plains tribes would be relocated on two reservations. These reservations are located in_________________&______________________.

    • A.

      Mississippi & Tennessee

    • B.

      California & Washington

    • C.

      Okalhoma & Dakotas

    Correct Answer
    C. Okalhoma & Dakotas
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Oklahoma & Dakotas. In 1867, the Indian Peace Commission established by Congress made the decision to relocate all Plains tribes to two reservations. These reservations were located in Oklahoma and the Dakotas.

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  • 5. 

    Which organization was in charge of the reservations?

    • A.

      Bureau of Congress

    • B.

      Bureau of Indian Affairs

    • C.

      Bureau of Statistics

    Correct Answer
    B. Bureau of Indian Affairs
    Explanation
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs was in charge of the reservations. This organization is responsible for managing and administering the federal government's relationship with Native American tribes and overseeing the welfare of Native American communities. As part of their duties, they oversee the reservation system, which includes land management, education, healthcare, and social services for Native American tribes.

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  • 6. 

    Indians relied heavily on the buffalo.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Indians heavily depended on buffaloes, implying that buffaloes played a crucial role in their lives. This could be because buffaloes were used for various purposes such as transportation, agriculture, and food. They may have been used as a means of transportation for carrying goods and people, as well as for plowing fields and harvesting crops. Additionally, buffaloes could have provided a significant source of food through their meat and milk. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Indians relied heavily on buffaloes.

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  • 7. 

    Who was hired by railroad companies to kill buffalo.

    • A.

      Wild Bill Hitchcock

    • B.

      Buffalo Bill Cody

    • C.

      Wild Wounded Knee

    Correct Answer
    B. Buffalo Bill Cody
    Explanation
    Buffalo Bill Cody was hired by railroad companies to kill buffalo. He was known for his hunting skills and was employed to eliminate buffalo herds, as they posed a threat to the construction of railroads. Buffalo Bill Cody's hunting efforts helped to clear the way for the expansion of railroads across the American West.

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