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Lesson 1.1 covers education during the early 1900s in the class room we learn how American Indians were educate during that time. We prepare for this quiz with a worksheet over viewing the necessary standards to succeed.

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1.

What were MOST Native American schools called?
- A.
  
  School
- B.
  
  Native American Boarding School
- C.
  
  College
- D.
  
  Native American School
Correct Answer
B. Native American Boarding School

Explanation
An Indian boarding school refers to one of many schools that were established in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to educate Native American children and youths according to Euro-American standards.

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2.

Were the standards of Native American education Euro-American?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
An Indian boarding school refers to one of many schools that were established in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to educate Native American children and youths according to Euro-American standards.

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3.

What religion were most Native American schools established in?
- A.
  
  Islam
- B.
  
  Judaism
- C.
  
  Christianity
- D.
  
  Buddhism
Correct Answer
C. Christianity

Explanation
They were first established by Christian missionaries of various denominations, who often started schools on reservations and founded boarding schools to provide opportunities for children who did not have schools nearby, especially in the lightly populated areas of the West.

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4.

Were most Native American schools located locally?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
They were first established by Christian missionaries of various denominations, who often started schools on reservations and founded boarding schools to provide opportunities for children who did not have schools nearby, especially in the lightly populated areas of the West.

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5.

What was the name of the agency that was in charge of the Native Americans during the 1900s?
- A.
  
  Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- B.
  
  Bureau of Indian Americans (BIA)
- C.
  
  Bureau of American Indians (BAI)
- D.
  
  Bureau of Natives (BN)
Correct Answer
A. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Explanation
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) founded additional boarding school.

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6.

Were Native Americans required to change their native names?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Native American traditional names were replaced by new European-American names.

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7.

What were TWO of the many requirements required for the Native Americans in school?
- A.
  
  Have a disease check
- B.
  
  Be given a new name
- C.
  
  Be a male
Correct Answer
B. Be given a new name

Explanation
Children were usually immersed in European American culture through appearance changes with haircuts, were forbidden to speak their native languages, and traditional names were replaced by new European-American names.

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8.

Were children mistreated in Native American schools?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The experience of the schools was often harsh, especially for the younger children who were separated from their families.

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9.

Were Native American children force to abandon their families and cultures?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In numerous ways, they were encouraged or forced to abandon their Native American identities and cultures.

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10.

Write TWO sentence on what you have learned today? Include the word European- American.

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American Indian Education Quiz

What were MOST Native American schools called?

Were the standards of Native American education Euro-American?

What religion were most Native American schools established in?

Were most Native American schools located locally?

What was the name of the agency that was in charge of the Native Americans during the 1900s?

Were Native Americans required to change their native names?

What were TWO of the many requirements required for the Native Americans in school?

Were children mistreated in Native American schools?

Were Native American children force to abandon their families and cultures?

Write TWO sentence on what you have learned today? Include the word European- American.