Native American Trivia
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- 1.
Who was the Infamous Chief at Little Big Horn
- A.
Edie Wendover
- B.
Goldilocks
- C.
Crazy Horse
- D.
Sitting Bull
- E.
Custer
Correct Answer
D. Sitting Bull -
- 2.
When did this epic battle take place?
- A.
June 15, 1944
- B.
December 24, 1918
- C.
June 26, 1876
- D.
April 22, 1867
- E.
February 14 1910
Correct Answer
C. June 26, 1876 -
- 3.
What State did it take place in?
- A.
Idaho
- B.
Montana
- C.
Wyoming
- D.
Colorado
- E.
Florida
Correct Answer
B. Montana -
- 4.
Which tribe befriended the Pilgrims after they landed at Plymouth Rock?
- A.
Sioux
- B.
Lakota
- C.
Hopi
- D.
Wampanoag
- E.
Iroquois
Correct Answer
D. Wampanoag -
- 5.
What were the types of food they helped them cultivate
- A.
Lettuce and Potatoes
- B.
Zucchini and Black Eyed Peas
- C.
Avocados and Pinto beans
- D.
Broccoli and Cauliflower
- E.
Beans and Squash.
Correct Answer
E. Beans and Squash. -
- 6.
During the Lewis and Clark expedition, they had a guide named Sacagawea. Which tribe was she from?.
- A.
Lemhi Shoshone
- B.
Navajo
- C.
Cheyenne
- D.
Accohannock
- E.
Esselen
Correct Answer
A. Lemhi Shoshone -
- 7.
During the expedition, she gave birth to a son who was half French, she led the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Rockies and she was able to communicate with some tribes that might otherwise have been hostile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
I admit it was me who fathered that child....
- D.
The Dingos ate my baby
- E.
She had me at hello
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Which tribe is well known for their Kachina dolls?Hint~Kachina (or katsina) dolls come in a wide range of different sizes. They are traditionally believed to supernatural beings and are used for ceremonial purposes.
- A.
Makah
- B.
Ottawa
- C.
Crow
- D.
Cherokee
- E.
Hopi
Correct Answer
E. Hopi -
- 9.
Frybread making originated on reservations.
- A.
Yum, I don't care where it came from , Can I have a piece?
- B.
No, Frybread came from an old french recipe
- C.
It's actually a style of donut; it originated from Dunkin Donuts
- D.
Why yes, it didn't
- E.
Sure it did
Correct Answer
E. Sure it did -
- 10.
There are two present day tribes that used to be one big tribe, their language is similar. One is the Comanche tribe. Which is the other?
- A.
Haliwa-Saponi
- B.
Shoshone
- C.
Houma
- D.
Navajo
- E.
Shawnee
Correct Answer
B. Shoshone -
- 11.
This tribe was undefeated in all of their battles with the U.S. Government. Who are they?
- A.
Blackfeet
- B.
Cree
- C.
Washoe
- D.
Seminoles
- E.
Apache
Correct Answer
D. Seminoles -
- 12.
Crow Fair, the annual Rodeo and Powwow in Crow Agency, Montana, is known for being the World Capital of what?
- A.
Ti pi's
- B.
Hopi Dolls
- C.
Wolves
- D.
Fry bread
- E.
Squash and Beans
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ti pi's
D. Fry bread -
- 13.
Why is it difficult to find a camping spot there?
- A.
Too many horses
- B.
Too many Ti pis
- C.
Too many people
- D.
Too many Fry Bread Stands
- E.
Too much bling-bling so you get blinded and cant see your site
Correct Answer
B. Too many Ti pis -
- 14.
Counting Coup was what? What was it traditionally marked on?
- A.
Regaling stories of past conquests with squaws. Notches in the tipi tent poles
- B.
Wry Cry to a combatant and marking it on your clothing
- C.
Killing someone and marking it on an arrow
- D.
Killing a Bison and adorning your headdress in remembrance.
- E.
Bitchslapping or ripping off an opponent, living to tell about it and marking it on a coup stick
Correct Answer
E. Bitchslapping or ripping off an opponent, living to tell about it and marking it on a coup stick -
- 15.
Which four tribes were honored in the most recent Vancouver Olypmics
- A.
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Beausoleil, Ojibwe
- B.
Chipewyan,Cree, Canupawakpa, Chemawawin
- C.
Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh
- D.
North, South, East and West Tribes
Correct Answer
C. Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh -
- 16.
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