Karuk Language
What is the Karuk word for "hello"?
A) Páyru
B) Ayukîi
C) Náh-tah
D) Íchka
B) Ayukîi
What major river is central to Karuk life and culture?
A) Klamath River
B) Columbia River
C) Sacramento River
D) Snake River
A) Klamath River
What is the traditional Karuk diet primarily based on?
A) Corn
B) Fish, acorns, and deer
C) Wheat
D) Potatoes
B) Fish, acorns, and deer
What is the purpose of tribal courts?
A) Enforce federal laws
B) Resolve disputes under tribal law
C) Replace state courts
D) Oversee non-tribal cases
B) Resolve disputes under tribal law
Number of enrolled descendants?
6092 (August 2024)
Approximately how many fluent Karuk speakers remain today?
A) Less than 15
B) 50-100
C) 200-500
D) Over 1,000
A) Less than 15
What is the meaning of the word "Karuk"?
A) River people
B) Mountain people
C) Upriver people
D) Downriver people
C) Upriver people
What material is traditionally used for Karuk basket weaving?
A) Pine needles
B) Willow and hazel
C) Bamboo
D) Oak leaves
B) Willow and hazel
What does ICWA stand for?
Indian Child Welfare Act
What does the Karuk word "píkyav" mean?
A) To build
B) To repair or fix
C) To gather
D) To celebrate
B) To repair or fix
When was the Karuk Tribe federally recognized?
A) 1905
B) 1934
C) 1979
D) 1984
C) 1979
For the Karuk Tribe, what location is considered the center of the world?
A) Klamath Falls
B) Mount Shasta
C) Happy Camp
D) Katimin
D) Katimin
In tribal law, what does the term "sovereignty" mean?
A) Independence from the U.S. government
B) The right to govern oneself
C) Exemption from federal laws
D) Ownership of all land
B) The right to govern oneself
What is the Karuk term for Chinook salmon, an essential part of their traditional diet?
A) Páxnu
B) Áama
C) Táktaa
D) Ayukîi
B) Áama
When did the Rain Rock Casino, operated by the Karuk Tribe, officially open?
A) February 2015
B) February 2016
C) February 2018
D) February 2019
C) February 2018
Name a key Karuk ceremony that celebrates the renewal of life and the ecosystem.
A) Green Corn Ceremony
B) Jump Dance
C) Bear Dance
D) Sun Dance
B) Jump Dance
What is the primary goal of a tribal wellness court?
A) Punishing offenders
B) Promoting healing and rehabilitation
C) Enforcing federal mandates
D) Collecting fines
B) Promoting healing and rehabilitation
What does the Karuk word "Sípnuuk" refer to?
A) Ceremonial dance
B) Riverbed
C) Storage basket
D) Sacred site
C) Storage basket
As of the most recent count, how many enrolled tribal members are part of the Karuk Tribe (excluding descendants)?
A) 2,566
B) 3,646
C) 4,237
D) 5,009
B) 3,646 (August 2024)
What is the purpose of the Brush Dance in Karuk culture?
A) Celebrate marriages
B) Heal the sick
C) Honor elders
D) Mark seasonal changes
B) Heal the sick
Name a key Supreme Court case that has shaped tribal jurisdiction.
A) Worcester v. Georgia
B) Brown v. Board of Education
C) Roe v. Wade
D) Marbury v. Madison
A) Worcester v. Georgia