U.S. History Questions Trivia
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What does traditional dancing originally mean to Native Americans?
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To Win Awards
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To Exercise
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For Courting Purposes
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To Dance In Prayer
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Explore key aspects of Native American culture through 'U. S. History questions trivia'. This quiz assesses knowledge on traditional practices, botanical uses, ceremonial customs, and historical events specific to Native American tribes, enhancing understanding of their rich heritage.
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What plant was used as a natural shampoo for Native Americans?
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Choke Cherry
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Skunk Cabbage
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Tree Sap
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Yucca Plant
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A. Yucca Plant -
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What was smoked in the ceremonial North American Indian peace pipe?
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Marijuana
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Red Willow
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Mushrooms
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Buffalo Dung
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A. Red Willow -
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What were the flags of Native American tribes most often made out of originally?
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Silk
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Cotton
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Feathers
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Hemp
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A. Feathers -
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What were Chief Joseph's famous words?
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I Will Fight No More Forever!
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I Will Walk No More Forever!
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I Will Eat No More Forever!
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I Will Dance No More Forever!
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A. I Will Fight No More Forever! -
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Which tribe of Native Americans walked the now-famous Trail of Tears?
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Cherokee
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Lakota/Sioux
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Blackfoot
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Mohawk
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A. Cherokee -
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Where would one go to contact a service who offers Native American Tribal information?
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The Nearest Indian Reservation
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A Lawyer
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The Bureau Of Indian Affairs
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Your Local School
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A. The Bureau Of Indian Affairs -
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What does a totem pole mean to the Northwest Indians?
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Pointing Up To The Gods
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They Tie Newlyweds Around The Base For 4 Days And 4 Nights, In A Marriage Ceremony
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A Worship Shrine.
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It Means Many Generations Of History, Medicine And Status
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A. It Means Many Generations Of History, Medicine And Status -
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Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin started their own political group named?
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Yuppies
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Yippies
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Hippies
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Lefties
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A. Yippies -
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What detective agency went after Jesse James & Gang?
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Pinkerton
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Jamestown Posse
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Dillinger Detective Company
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Lassiter, Inc.
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A. Pinkerton -
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Who did Herbert Hoover label "Public Enemy No. 1"?
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John Dillinger
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Willie The Actor Sutton
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Dalton Brothers
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George Babyface Nelson
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A. John Dillinger -
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Who killed actress Sharon Tate?
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Jeffery Dahmer
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Charles Manson's Followers
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Henry Lee Lucas
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Richard Ramirez
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A. Charles Manson's Followers -
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Which politician promised to stand in the schoolhouse door to halt integration?
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Spiro Agnew
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Ronald Reagan
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George Wallace
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Strom Thurmond
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A. George Wallace -
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Which Senator was one of the first to come out against the Vietnam war and later run for President in the 60's?
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Tom Hayden
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George McGovern
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Eugene McCarthy
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Ed Muskie
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A. Eugene McCarthy -
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Who was the first African-American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Marian Wright Edelman
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Clarence Thomas
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Adam Clayton Powell
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Thurgood Marshall
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A. Thurgood Marshall -
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