Native American Achievements

How many different tribes are there in what is now the United States?

• 200

• 400

• 600

• 800

Where do most Native Americans live today?

• East Coast

• Midwest

• West Coast

• South

What famous document was greatly inspired by the Iroquois Confederacy?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• U.S Constitution

• Bill of Rights

What was the purpose of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• To protect from Invaders

• To establish trade routes

• To explore new territories

• To form a monarchy

What is the significance of Iroquois culture being matrilineal?

• Descent is traced according to the father's family

• Women have no role in decision-making

• Women are not respected in society

• Descent is traced according to the mother's family

What is one way Native Americans showed their respect for the Earth?

• Hunting animals for sport

• Wasting resources

• Praying to animal spirits

• Abusing the land

Which of the following U.S states is NOT named after an indigenous word?

• Illinois

• Ohio

• Nevada

• Texas

Which of the following inventions was NOT created by Native Americans?

• Kayak

• Hammock

• Canoe

• Airplane

What is the most important Native American contribution to our modern world?

• Agriculture

• Medicine

• Technology

• Art

What percentage of the world's crops were first grown by Native Americans?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%