Indigenous Peoples' Day Quiz

Which holiday is celebrated on the second Monday of October?

• Columbus Day

• Indigenous Peoples' Day

• American Indian Heritage Day

• Discoverers' Day

Which state celebrates American Indian Heritage Day?

• Alaska

• Minnesota

• Vermont

• Alabama

In which month is Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrated?

• September

• October

• November

• December

Which state was the first to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day?

• South Dakota

• California

• Texas

• Oregon

Which U.S. president issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day?

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• George W. Bush

What holiday does Indigenous Peoples' Day replace?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Columbus Day

• Labor Day

What is another name for indigenous peoples?

• First Nations

• South Dakota

• October

• Biden

Is Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday?

• Yes

• No

• Not yet

• Only in certain states

Which holiday is celebrated in Hawaii?

• American Indian Heritage Day

• Discoverers' Day

• Native Americans' Day

• Indigenous Peoples' Day

What is the main reason there has been a movement to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day?

• To honor the cultures and histories of Native American people

• To celebrate the arrival of Europeans

• To glorify the oppression by European explorers

• To recognize the pain, trauma, and broken promises