🛎️10D: Indigenous People's Day

1. What is the purpose of Indigenous People's Day?

• To celebrate Christopher Columbus

• To honor the cultures of the people who lived in the Americas before Columbus

• To recognize the discovery of America

• To promote European colonization

2. When is Indigenous People's Day observed?

• 1st Monday in October

• 2nd Monday in October

• 3rd Monday in October

• Last Monday in October

3. What does the term "indigenous" mean?

• Native to a certain place

• A type of food

• A historical event

• A governmental policy

4. 4. Who signed the presidential proclamation recognizing Indigenous People's Day?

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• George W. Bush

5. 5. Why do many people disagree with celebrating Columbus Day?

• Columbus was a great explorer

• Columbus mistreated Native American people

• Columbus never reached America

• Columbus didn't exist

6. 6. What is one of the goals of Indigenous People's Day?

• To support colonization

• To recognize and honor indigenous peoples

• To celebrate Columbus' journey

• To promote European history