Native Peoples of Arkansas Quiz

Which tribe is known for their complex chiefdoms and mound-building in the Arkansas region?

• Osage

• Quapaw

• Caddo

The Quapaw were primarily located along which river in Arkansas?

• Mississippi River

• Arkansas River

• Red River

What was the primary economic activity of the Osage people?

• Farming

• Hunting and gathering

• Trade

Which tribe is known to have a significant history with the city of Little Rock, Arkansas?

• Caddo

• Quapaw

• Osage

The Caddo were known for their pottery. What is a distinctive feature of their pottery?

• Bright colors

• Intricate carvings

• Elaborate designs

Which tribe was forcibly removed to Oklahoma along the Trail of Tears?

• Osage

• Quapaw

• Both A and B

The Osage are known for their tall stature. What was one reason this physical trait was advantageous?

• Improved visibility in hunting

• Intimidation in warfare

• Both A and B

What type of government did the Caddo have?

• Democratic councils

• Chiefdoms

• Elected officials

Which tribe's territory primarily covered the northern part of Arkansas?

• Caddo

• Quapaw

• Osage

The Quapaw are also known by another name, which is:

• The Downstream People

• The Mound Builders

• The Great Hunters