Knowledge
What are two effects of the arrival of settlers, missionaries, and miners in California? (select all that apply.)
A) Many Native Americans left their tribes and moved into the towns to find better jobs as shopkeepers and miners.
B) Many Native Americans were almost wiped out by smallpox and other diseases carried by the settlers.
C) Many Native Americans were forced to move onto reservations when Europeans took over land.
B) Many Native Americans were almost wiped out by smallpox and other diseases carried by the settlers.
AND
C) Many Native Americans were forced to move onto reservations when Europeans took over land.
How did the Dawes Act change Native Americans' land rights?
A) It replaced tribal ownership of reservation land with individual land ownership.
B) It moved most Native Americans to smaller reservations.
C) It guaranteed tribal ownership of reservation lands.
A) It replaced tribal ownership of reservation land with individual land ownership.
In which sentence does the word "tension" mean the discomfort felt between people when they disagree with each other?
A) A difficult group project can sometimes lead to tension and misunderstandings.
B) The children shouted with tension while playing in the newly fallen snow.
C) The rope's tension kept the camper's new tent securely in place.
A) A difficult group project can sometimes lead to tension and misunderstandings.
Which sentence uses the word "tracts" correctly?
A) These old statues were considered cherished tracts in Aliyah's family.
B) The adventurous explorers used sharpened tracts to catch fish for dinner.
C) The Homestead Act made vast tracts of western lands available to new settlers.
C) The Homestead Act made vast tracts of western lands available to new settlers.
I tried to ______ the piece so I could play it at the recital.
A) memoir
B) memorize
C) memorable
B) memorize
What are the two ways the habitat of the Pacific Northwest influences the cultures of local tribes? (select all that apply.)
A) Families lived together in plank houses built from the wood of the abundant cedar trees.
B) Clans moved as a large group to hunt the bison that they relied upon for food, shelter, and clothing.
C) Clan leaders held potlatch ceremonies to mark events and share their wealth with others.
A) Families lived together in plank houses built form the wood of the abundant cedar trees.
AND
C) Clan leaders help potlatch ceremonies to mark events and share their wealth with others.
Why did U.S. federal government officials fear the Lakota Ghost Dance?
A) They thought the Ghost Dance was another attempt by Lakota to force their beliefs on other tribes.
B) They feared the resistance shared in the Ghost Dance would lead to another war with the tribe.
C) They were afraid that the dance would cause panic due to people's fear of evil spirits.
B) They feared the resistance shared in the Ghost Dance would lead to another war with the tribe.
Which sentence uses the word "remnant" correctly?
A) Each student wore a cap and gown as their remnant for graduation.
B) Adventures carried a remnant full of arrows into the forest.
C) Adele cherished the small remnant of her favorite childhood blanket.
C) Adele cherished the small remnant of her favorite childhood blanket.
"Daily life on reservations can include both modern activities and ancient customs."
What does the word reservations mean in the sentence?
A) areas of land designated as rural and used for farming and raising livestock
B) areas of land set aside by the U.S. government for Native Americans to live on
C) areas of land set aside by local governments for industrial activity and factories
B) areas of land set aside by the U.S. government for Native Americans to live on
Which sentence has correct punctutaion?
A) Since, it was his birthday Lukas chose the dinner menu.
B) Since it was his birthday, Lukas, chose the dinner menu.
C) Since it was his birthday, Lukas chose the dinner menu.
C) Since it was his birthday, Lukas chose the dinner menu.
Which animal is often used to teach about things in nature in the storytelling traditions of most Pacific Northwest tribes?
A) spider
B) raven
C) bison
B) raven
What are two ways that Native American individuals and tribes are ensuring their cultures survive over time? (select all that apply.)
A) Controlling tribal reservations through their own governing bodies.
B) Maintaining schools that teach traditional language and cultural practices.
C) Buying most of their foods in grocery stores in the community.
A) controlling tribal reservations through their own governing bodies.
AND
B) maintaining schools that teach traditional language and cultural practices
Which sentence uses the word "immunity" correctly?
A) Cultural festivals celebrate the immunity of various communities.
B) Eating healthy can help a person build strong immunity over time.
C) The disagreement sparked immunity among the friends sitting in the cafeteria.
B) Eating healthy can help a person build strong immunity over time.
Which sentence describes something or someone with resilience?
A) The large bee refused to use a different way into the hove, even though the opening was too small for him.
B) After falling off his skateboard again, Garen tried several of his friends' suggestions until he mastered the trick.
C) When Ethan's kite wouldn't fly after several attempts, he refused to make any changes to his technique and stopped trying to fly the kite.
B) After falling off his skateboard again, Garen tried several of his friends' suggestions until he mastered the trick.
Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence:
Sarah picked out a book about pirates from the library shelf. _______, she found a cozy spot to start reading.
A) In the beginning
B) At the moment
C) Shortly after that
C) Shortly after that
What effect did the passing of the Indian Appropriations Act by the U.S. government have on Native Americans living west of the Mississippi River?
A) Many Native Americans moved back to the eastern part of the United States.
B) Most Native Americans moved to the newly created cities and towns.
C) More Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and relocate onto reservations.
C) More Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and relocate on reservations.
"The meek kitten hid under the bed during the storm."
Which word means the opposite of the word "meek" in the sentence?
A) bold
B) shy
C) unlucky
A) bold
Which two sentences use the correct verb tense? (select all that apply.)
A) Elise has never rode on a scooter until today.
B) We will have our science fair projects judged next week.
C) Adele stayed up well past her bedtime last night.
B) We will have our science fair projects judged next week.
AND
C) Adele stayed up well past her bedtime last night.
Why was the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 important in the shared history of settlers and Native Americans?
A) It caused the U.S. government to allow the Lakota to return to the plains.
B) It allowed the United States to control who used the river for trade and transportation.
C) It was the last great Lakota victory before they finally surrendered to the U.S. Army in 1877.
C) It was the last great Lakota victory before they finally surrendered to the U.S. Army in 1877.
Which sentence is an example of a "tumult"?
A) A loud and sudden barking erupted from the playful puppies.
B) A peaceful quiet settled over the mountainside park at sunset.
C) A school of colorful fish swam happily beside the shore.
A) A loud and sudden barking erupted from the playful puppies.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
Have you made a ________ about what you'd like to eat for dinner on Saturday night?
A) deciding
B) decision
C) decided
B) decision