American Indians
Which American Indian tribe is the largest in North Dakota today?
The Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation).
In what year did North Dakota become a state?
1889
What is the name of the large grassland region that covers most of western North Dakota?
The Great Plains
What is the capital city of North Dakota?
Bismarck
What river valley did the Mandan and Hidatsa traditionally live along, building earthlodge villages?
The Missouri River Valley.
North Dakota became a state on the same day as which neighboring state?
South Dakota
What major geographic feature in western North Dakota is known for its colorful rock formations and erosion?
The Badlands
What North Dakota city is known as the “Potato Capital of the Nation”?
Grafton or Grand Forks County region (Grafton hosts the Potato Bowl events).
What was the primary purpose of the Okipa ceremony practiced by the Mandan people?
It was a religious ceremony meant to renew the world, honor the spirits, and ensure successful buffalo hunts.
Who was the U.S. President who signed the proclamation admitting North Dakota into the Union?
President Benjamin Harrison
What ancient lake once covered much of eastern North Dakota, shaping its flat landscape?
Glacial Lake Agassiz
What ND landmark marks the geographic center of the North American continent?
The Geographical Center Monument in Rugby, ND.