Chicago
Oral History and Creation Stories
Regions and Tribes
Columbian Exchange
Identity and Stereotypes
Vocabulary
Vocabulary 2
Geography
Geography 2
100

Where does Chicago's name come from?

Native American word for "striped skunk" or "stinky onion".

100

What is a creation story?

A story or legend about how something such as the earth or nature was created.

100

In which region did Native Americans build homes out of clay (called adobe)?

Desert Southwest

100

What does the term "Columbian Exchange" refer to?

The transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between the Old World and the New World after Columbus's arrival.

100

What is "identity"?

The qualities and traits that make a person who they are. 

100

What does cultivate mean?

To grow something, such as a crop.

100

What does "migrate" mean?

To move from one place to another.

100

What is the largest continent?

Asia

100

What is the largest ocean?

Pacific

200

Name one tribe that lived in the Chicago area.

Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Chippewa, Miami, Ottawa

200

What do oral histories reveal about Native American cultures?

They often reveal values and traditions of a tribe.

200
In which region did Native American tribes rely on hunting bison and follow a nomadic lifestyle?

Great Plains

200

What were the "Old World" and the "New World"?

The Old World refers to Europe, Asia, and Africa, while the New World refers to the Americas.

200

What is a "stereotype"?

A widely held but oversimplified and inaccurate belief about a group of people.

200

What does "nomadic" mean?

A lifestyle characterized by moving from place to place, often to follow food sources.

200

What does "origin" mean?

The beginning or start of something.

200

Which lake is Chicago next to?


Lake Michigan

200

How did Native Americans first arrive in the Americas?

They crossed the Bering Land Bridge from Asia into North America during the Ice Age

300

What did the 1833 Treaty of Chicago do?

Caused Native American tribes in the Chicago area to move west of the Mississippi River. 

In exchange, the tribes received $1 million dollars and left their homeland.

300

Why did Native Americans rely on oral history?

Their languages were generally not written down.

300

Why did different Native American tribes develop different types of dwellings?

Native Americans lifestyles and cultures were shaped by the environments they lived in.

300

Why did 90% of Native Americans die after European contact?

Because they were exposed to diseases like smallpox and measles, for which they had no immunity.

300

How are Native Americans typically portrayed in media (movies, TV, etc.)?

They are often shown using outdated or inaccurate stereotypes, such as being “savages” or only living in teepees. Being people of the past and wearing feathers.

300

What does "indigenous" mean?

Refers to the original inhabitants of a place, like Native Americans in North America.

300

What does kinship mean?

Close connections or relationships with others.
300

The longest river in the US. Native Americans were often sent west of this when moved due to treaties.

The Mississippi River

300

Which continent is shown below?

Europe

400

What are some ways that Chicago has been influenced by Native Americans? (Name at least 2)

-The name "Chicago" comes from indigenous languages.

-Many roads in Chicago today follow tribal paths of Native Americans

-Indigenous people's day is celebrated

-Many museums exist in the city to educate about Native culture. 

-Annual traditions such as the Powwow celebrate Native culture.

400

What do creation stories tell us about the way Native Americans viewed animals?

Animals are typically seen as helpers or teachers. Creation stories show us that Native Americans valued animals. 

400

Where do most Native Americans live in the US today?

West of the Mississippi River

400
In what year did the Columbian Exchange begin?(When did Columbus reach America?)

1492

400

How do stereotypes impact Native Americans?

They can harm their identity and the way they see themselves. Can lead to false assumptions about Native Americans.

400

What does "assimilate" mean?

To become part of a larger culture.

400

What does misconception mean?

A false or untrue idea.

400

What is the largest state in the US?

Alaska

400

Name the continents of the world.

Asia, Africa, Europe, Antarctica, Australia, North America, South America

500

Why did many Native Americans move back into cities like Chicago beginning in the 1950s?

The Indian Relocation Act


The US Government wanted Native Americans to leave reservations and move back into cities to assimilate to US culture.

500

Do all tribes have the same creation stories and oral histories? Why or why not?

Tribes each have their own creation stories and oral histories which reflect their unique values, environment and way of life.

500

In which region did Native Americans craft totem poles?

Pacific Northwest

500

Name one positive and one negative effect of the Columbian Exchange.

Positive: Introduction of new crops like potatoes and corn to Europe. Negative: Spread of diseases that decimated Native populations.

500

Give an example of a way that Native tribes today maintain their identities and culture.

Navajo - solar energy

Cherokee - language preservation through phones

Potawatomi - cooking traditional recipes

Lakota Sioux - preserving bison herds

Hopi - Kachina dolls

Pueblo - teaching pottery

500

What is a reservation?

An area of land set aside for use by Native Americans.

500

What does "sovereignty" mean?

Being in control, having authority/power 

500

What is the capital of Illinois?

Springfield

500

What is the most populous country in the world?

India - 1.4 billion people

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