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6. Which people caused the population to decrease to 250,000 by the 20th century when they colonize the Americas.
Who were the Europeans
100
13. When Columbus landed how many Tainos did he slaughter.
What is thousands?
100
16. This group of people thought the land to be sacred and a part of themselves.
Who were the Native Americans?
200
2. Indigenous people subsiding on the island of Hispaniola
Who are the Taino people
200
7. In the early 20th century, while indigenous people were being greatly mistreated, sports teams began doing this.
What is naming themselves after the indigenous population?
200
14.The year Columbus day became an official federal holiday.
What is 1937?
200
17. This group of people viewed the the land for how much money it could provide them or how it could be used to glorify their Christian God.
Who were the European Settlers?
300
3. Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown.
Who was Pocahontas
300
8. Sports teams with Indian mascots.
Who are the Blackhawks, Redskins, Cleveland Indians
300
15. The amount of Tainos Columbus shipped back to Spain as slaves.
What is 500?
300
18. Religion that was forced upon the Tainos
What is Christianity?
400
4. President who issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to mark the day with patriotic celebrations.
Who is Benjamin Harrison
400
9. Where was the first official celebration of honoring the 300th anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas.
Where is New York City?
400
24. When was the idea of Indigenous People's Day conceived.
What is 1977?
400
What did Columbus crew steal
19. What is gold and other riches
500
5. Names of 2 famous Indian tribes.
Who are Iroquois, Cherokee, Apache, Souix, Cheyenne, Navajo, Lakota, Suak?
500
10. Legal designation of land given to Native American tribes under the US Bureau of Indian Affairs.
What are Indian reservations?
500
20. Besides celebrating Columbus' voyage why else was Columbus Day celebrated.
What is celebrating Italian-American heritage.