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