Native Americans
What is the difference between nomadic and sedentary tribes?
One moves their homes around, the other does not.
What do we call the unequal distribution of income, wealth, and opportunities among different groups in society?
Income Inequality
What is the name of the cultural revolution that shaped African-American culture in the 20th century?
Harlem Renaissance
This massive 19th century public works project helped turn NY (especially Buffalo) into a huge trading hub
Erie Canal
What happened to Sal's Pizzeria?
It burned down!
What was the house that multiple Iroquois families would live in?
Longhouse
What is the #1 reason for homelessness in Buffalo?
Bonus: What are the other 2 reasons in the top 3?
Households disputes (20%)
Bonus: Domestic Violence, Loss of job/income
This Buffalo-Born singer sang "Girls just wanna have fun"
Cyndi Lauper
This waterfall is one of the most powerful in America. It is also a huge tourist destination.
Niagara Falls
What university did I attend to get my degree?
University at Buffalo
What was the biggest Native American killer during colonization?
Disease, smallpox
This street is best known for its heavily involvement in stock trading.
Wall Street
This famous NYC theater district is located near Times Square.
Broadway
Which two great lakes are near Buffalo?
Lake Erie, Ontario
What two countries/territories are my parents from?
Peru, Puerto Rico
What were the two main characters' names in "smoke signals"? (The Native American movie we watched)
Victor and Thomas
What is the process of denying loans and/or mortgages based on someone's race, gender, or ethnicity?
Redlining
This Auburn, NY home of a famous abolitionist is now a museum.
Harriet Tubman House
This famous person invented alternating current electricity in New York (hint: a car brand is named after them!)
Nikola Tesla
This word describes content that is intentionally low effort but somehow addictive.
Slop
What good did Native Americans have control over that helped them negotiate with Europeans?
Furs
What is the process called when higher-income people move into lower-income neighborhoods resulted in increased property values/rent which displaced low-income residents?
Gentrification
This NYC museum is one of the largest modern art museums in the world.
Museum of Modern Art
Ellis Island!
What year was BuffSci founded?
2004