Choctaw and Irish History Quiz

When did the Choctaws collect a donation to aid the Irish during the Potato Famine?

• 1847

• 1906

• 1830

• 1801

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CCSS.RL.8.9

In what year did the Irish President Mary Robinson visit the Choctaw Nation to reestablish the friendship?

• 2018

• 2017

• 1995

• 1990

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the name of the sculpture dedicated in Bailick Park in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, commemorating the Choctaw aid and continuing friendship?

• Friendship Monument

• Irish Connection

• Choctaw Unity

• Kindred Spirits

When did the Choctaws enact a constitution and reestablish their government?

• 1983

• 1906

• 1990

• 1921

Which Irish Prime Minister visited the Choctaw Nation tribal headquarters to thank the Choctaws?

• Enda Kenny

• Michael Higgins

• Leo Varadkar

• Mary Robinson

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What event caused the Irish to take up a donation to aid the Navajo and Hopi in 2020?

• Irish Potato Famine

• COVID-19 Pandemic

• Great Famine

• Trail of Tears

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In what year did the Choctaws visit County Mayo, Ireland to participate in the first annual 'Famine Walk'?

• 1990

• 1992

• 2017

• 2019

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the name of the scholarship program initiated for Choctaw students to study in Ireland?

• Choctaw-Ireland Exchange

• Choctaw Ireland Scholarship

• Irish Connection Scholarship

• Kindred Spirits Program

When did the Choctaws sign the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek with the United States?

• 1845

• 1831-1833

• 1801

• 1830

Which Choctaw Chief expressed gratitude towards the Irish for their aid during the Potato Famine?

• Chief Greenwood LeFlore

• Chief Pushmataha

• Chief Gary Batton

• Chief Apuckshunubbee