Native American Tribes
Which Native American tribe was known for building elaborate cliff dwellings in the Southwest region of the United States?
Who are the Anasazi?
What is the term for the Native American belief that all living things, including plants, animals, and humans, have a spiritual essence?
What is animism?
What is the name of the Native American woman who helped the Pilgrims survive during their first winter in Plymouth Colony?
Who is Squanto?
Which law passed in 1830 authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes east of the Mississippi River to designated Indian Territory?
What is the Indian Removal Act?
Who was the Native American writer and activist known for her book "Ceremony" and her work on Native American identity and spirituality?
Who is Leslie Marmon Silko?
Which Native American tribe is associated with the famous Chief Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Who are the Lakota Sioux?
What is the name of the sacred hoop or circle that represents the interconnectedness of all life in Native American cultures?
What is the Medicine Wheel?
What is the name of the Native American who served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Who is Sacagawea?
What is the term for the legal recognition and protection of Native American tribal sovereignty within the United States?
What is tribal self-determination?
Who was the Native American athlete who won four gold medals in the 1912 Olympics and later became an advocate for Native American rights?
Who is Jim Thorpe?
Which Native American tribe is known for their longhouses and the creation of the confederation known as the Iroquois League?
Who are the Iroquois (or Haudenosaunee)?
Which Native American tribe is known for their intricate and colorful beadwork, often used in decorative clothing and accessories?
Who are the Plains Indians (or Lakota, Cheyenne, or Sioux)?
Which Native American tribe developed a complex system of pictographic writing known as the Cherokee syllabary?
Who are the Cherokee?
What is the name of the Native American reservation in South Dakota that is home to the Sioux tribes?
What is the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation?
Who was the Native American actor known for his roles in films like "Dances with Wolves" and "The Last of the Mohicans"?
Who is Graham Greene?
Which Native American tribe is known for their expertise in agriculture and the creation of the Three Sisters farming system?
Who are the Powhatan?
What is the traditional Native American storytelling device called, which is used to pass down history, culture, and teachings?
What is an oral tradition?
What is the name of the Native American who co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) and fought for Native American rights?
Who is Dennis Banks?
What is the term for the forced assimilation of Native American children into mainstream American culture through boarding schools?
What is cultural assimilation?
Who was the Native American activist and leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM) who played a key role in the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973?
Who is Russell Means?
Which Native American tribe was known for their extensive trade networks and their ability to build large earthen mounds?
Who are the Mississippians (or Mound Builders)?
What is the term for the Native American practice of using natural herbs, plants, and remedies for healing purposes?
What is herbal medicine?
Which Native American tribe is known for their exquisite silver and turquoise jewelry, often featuring intricate designs and symbols?
Who are the Navajo?
What is the name of the controversial oil pipeline project that sparked protests and concerns about its impact on Native American lands and water sources?
What is the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)?
Who was the Native American artist known for his paintings depicting Native American culture and history, such as "The Last Stand"?
Who is Howard Terpning?