Mr. Gerber's Native America Unit Test!!!

What is an artifact?

• A man-made object (usually from the past) that has historical value

• A historical document

• A modern tool used by historians

• A fictional story about an event

Which of these is NOT an example of an oral tradition?

• A written account of a tribe’s history

• History that is passed down through stories and spoken word

• “The 3 Little Pigs”

• A Native American folktale

Why are Indigenous stories about the afterlife important to understanding Native American culture?

• They are always scientifically accurate

• They provide insight into the beliefs and values of Indigenous peoples

• They are fictional stories and therefore have no historical significance

• They were written down by European settlers

What event is often referred to as the 'first Thanksgiving'?

• The arrival of Christopher Columbus

• A feast between Pilgrims and Indigenous peoples

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The building of the Mayflower

Which Indigenous group interacted with the Pilgrims during the 'first Thanksgiving'? What cultural area were they from?

• Sioux, Plains

• Cherokee, Great Basin

• Wampanoag, Northeast

• Navajo, Southwest

What is the best way to learn about a historical event?

• To ignore the facts

• To study evidence and look at it from different angles

• To make up stories about the event

• To memorize dates and names

Which of the following is an example of a bias in historical sources?

• A source that provides multiple viewpoints

• A source that favors one perspective over another

• A source written by someone who was at the event

• A source that offers no opinions

How can an artifact be a tool for studying history?

• It tells historians exactly what happened

• It provides physical evidence that gives clues about the past

• It replaces written records

• It summarizes historical events

How can comparing different sources help us understand history better?

• It helps us see different perspectives and experiences of the same event

• It allows us to double-check facts from different points of view

• It helps us understand the event in a more complete way

• All of the above (A, B & C are all correct)

Why is it important to listen to Native American voices when learning about their history?

• So we can learn from their experiences and perspectives

• Because they tell it in a more entertaining way

• To help them feel included

• Because what they say is 100% the truth