Merciless Savages

Merciless Savages

8th Grade

7 Qs

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Merciless Savages

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Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Veronica Williams

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In a school play about the Declaration of Independence, Henry was playing the role of a 'merciless Indian Savage'. According to the script, who was Henry portraying?

African Americans

Native Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanic Americans

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Mason, Rohan, and Elijah are studying the history of Native Americans. They are trying to understand the main reason for the decrease in Native American populations and traditional homelands. What conclusion did they most likely reach?

Native Americans migrated to other regions

Native American populations decreased due to natural disasters

Native American populations decreased due to disease outbreaks

Native American populations decreased due to forcible removal and battles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Priya, Ava, and Isla are planning to attend a tribal powwow and cultural celebration during the Fourth of July. What is the significance of their participation in this event?

To protest against the federal holiday

To boycott the celebrations

To promote cultural assimilation

To honor American Indian veterans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In a recent history class, Samuel, Kai, and Arjun learned about the contributions of different ethnic groups to the U.S. military. According to their textbook, which ethnic group has served the military and armed forces at the highest rate?

Native Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanic Americans

African Americans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Liam, William, and Samuel visited an art exhibition. They saw an artwork called 'Decolonize' created by Kami Jo Whiteclay. What is the purpose of this artwork?

To challenge colonial influence

To promote cultural assimilation

To honor the founding fathers

To celebrate the Fourth of July

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

During the Fourth of July celebrations at school, what is the main message that Daniel, Ava, and Scarlett are trying to convey through their performance?

To promote patriotism and nationalism

To honor the Merciless Indian Savages

To celebrate the founding fathers

To ignore the history of Native Americans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Priya, Elijah, and Mia visited the Smithsonian Museum of American Indian on the 4th of July. They learned that Indians were allowed to conduct ceremonies on this day. Can you guess why?

Was it to protest against the federal holiday?

Was it to learn about patriotism and celebrate the United States?

Was it to boycott the celebrations?

Was it to challenge colonial influence?