Historical Events
Which historical event led to Indigenous land being claimed by famous european explorer (through means of mass genocide, intimidation, etc.)?
Christopher Columbus landing in the Caribbean in 1492.
What belief did the Native Americans have which thought the land, animals, and nature to be sacred and a part of themselves?
Animism.
Which famous actor, known for his major role as a DC superhero, has Native Hawaiian ancestry and Pawnee heritage on his mother's side?
Jason Momoa.
Which Canadian Chief Water Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation advocated for clean water access and spoken before the United Nations?
Autumn Peltier.
Who and where did Columbus presume the people/place he encountered in the Caribbean to be?
Indian people/India.
Following settlement by European travelers, what disease was exposed to the Native Americans that played the biggest role in the eradication of the Native American population?
Smallpox.
Which group of people viewed the land for how much money it could provide them or how it could be used to glorify their Christian God?
European Settlers.
Which acclaimed actor--known for his roles in Despicable Me, Law and Order, and Miss Congeniality--is of Quechua descent through his mother, who is from Peru?
Benjamin Bratt.
Which Executive director of Honor the Earth, fights for Indigenous land rights, renewable energy, and environmental justice?
Winona LaDuke.
When was the idea of Indigenous People's Day conceived?
1977.
Which Historical Event, led by then-current American president, set out to displace the remaining Native American population from their then-current homes?
The Trail of Tears in 1838.
What religion was forced upon the Tainos?
Christianity.
Which singer who is dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" had reported Cherokee ancestry through his mother?
Elvis Presley.
Who was the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, who expanded healthcare, education, and housing for her people?
Wilma Mankiller.
True or False: Potlucks come from an Indigenous tradition?
True.
What concept led to migration of the then-young United States of America, which inadvertently continued the ethnic cleansing and displacement of the remaining Native American population?
Manifest Destiny.
What did Columbus crew steal?
Gold and other riches.
Which famous American Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter, known for his smash hit "All Along the Watchtower", was identified as African and Native American, with Cherokee heritage from his grandmother?
Jimi Hendrix.
Which 19th-century author, lecturer, and translator who campaigned across the United States for Northern Paiute land rights, wrote the first memoir by a Native American woman?
Sarah Winnemucca.
Which sport was invented by Native Americans?
Lacrosse.
Roanoke citizens with the Croatoan tribe.
The Great Spirit.
Which famous martial arts legend and actor has Cherokee lineage on his father's side?
Chuck Norris.
Who was the leader in the American Indian Movement (AIM) and co-founder of Women of All Red Nations (WARN), fighting for tribal sovereignty and family rights?
Madonna Thunder Hawk.
Which of the following was invented by Native Americans?
a) Padlocks
b) Kayaks
c) Fireworks
d) Axes
b) Kayaks