Native American Contributions Quiz

How many different Native American tribes are there in the United States?

• Almost 600

• About 300

• Over 1000

• Around 50

What percentage of Native Americans live in cities and towns outside of reservations?

• 30%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

Which famous document was greatly inspired by the Iroquois Confederacy?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

Which tribe joined the Iroquois Confederacy in the early 1700s?

• Oneida

• Seneca

• Tuscarora

• Mohawk

What was the Iroquois Confederacy's culture regarding family descent?

• Patrilineal

• Unilineal

• Bilineal

• Matrilineal

What did Native Americans use dried buffalo dung for?

• Making tools

• Campfire fuel

• Building shelters

• Creating art

Which of the following is NOT a Native American word?

• Moccasin

• Chocolate

• Hurricane

• Barbecue

Which Native American invention helped the Incas cross gorges in the Andes mountains?

• Kayaks

• Snowshoes

• Canoes

• Suspension bridges

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

• Inventions

• Language

• Agriculture

• Medicine

Which crop was first grown by Native Americans?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

• Corn