Plains Indians Quiz
A simple quiz about the Plains Indians.
- 1.
Where did the American Indians originate from?
- A.
From France
- B.
From Siberia
- C.
From England
- D.
From Argentina
- E.
From Egypt
Correct Answer
B. From SiberiaExplanation
They crossed on the Land Bridge from Siberia to hunt, but then got trapped there when the bridge was flodded.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why are they called 'Indians'? They are not from India!!!
- A.
Because the name's cool.
- B.
Because they look like Indians.
- C.
Because Columbus thought he'd landed in India.
Correct Answer
C. Because Columbus thought he'd landed in India.Explanation
Columbus was so excited he'd found India, but eventually he found he'd discovered America instead!Rate this question:
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- 3.
Plains Indians lived in ...
Correct Answer
Tepees
tepees
Teepees
teepees
teepesExplanation
Tepees were made with buffalo hides.Rate this question:
- 4.
Columbus arrived in the year...
- A.
1533
- B.
2000
- C.
Yesterday
- D.
1492
- E.
1437
Correct Answer
D. 1492Explanation
He arrived in the year 1492...Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Plains Indians main source of food was ...
Correct Answer
buffalo
BuffaloExplanation
There were loads of buffalo on the plains before the White Americans killed them all.Rate this question:
- 6.
What shape was important to them?
- A.
Circle
- B.
Square
- C.
Triange
- D.
Rectangle
- E.
Heart
Correct Answer
A. CircleExplanation
The circle of life.Rate this question:
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- 7.
To achieve a higher status, women would need good ... skills.
Correct Answer
craft
beads
beading
motherly nature
quilling - 8.
What did the White people believe about Land Ownership that was different to the Indians?
- A.
White people thought that nobody owned the land.
- B.
White people thought that they had to conserve the land.
- C.
White people thought that the land was there to be used.
Correct Answer
C. White people thought that the land was there to be used. -
- 9.
Why was the battle of Little Bighorn remembered?
- A.
Because many people died
- B.
Because Indians stood up for themselves and won.
- C.
Because white people won.
- D.
Because Indians stood up for themselves and lost.
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B. Because Indians stood up for themselves and won. -
- 10.
One word to describe General Custer ...
Correct Answer
Selfish
Fool
fool
selfish
mean
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