Cherokee History and Culture Quiz

How long have the Cherokee tribes lived in the area now known as the USA?

• A few hundred years

• Thousands of years

• Since the 1800s

• Since the 1900s

What was the role of the red government in Cherokee villages?

• To lead during war

• To conduct ceremonies

• To manage trade

• To oversee agriculture

What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act on the Cherokee?

• It granted them more land

• It forced them to relocate

• It allowed them to form alliances

• It improved their trade relations

What is the largest Cherokee tribe in the United States today?

• Cherokee Nation

• Western Band of Cherokee Indians

• United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians

• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

What language do most Cherokees speak as their first language today?

• Spanish

• English

• Cherokee

• French

What is the Cherokee language called?

• Tsalagi

• Cherokee

• Keetoowah

• Oklahoma

How many Americans claim to have some Cherokee ancestry?

• Over 200,000

• Over 400,000

• Over 600,000

• Over 800,000

How is Cherokee culture passed down through generations?

• Through government mandates

• Through written records

• Through international exchanges

• Through oral traditions

Why do the Cherokees keep many of their traditional practices private?

• To protect their cultural identity

• To respect their ancestors

• To avoid cultural appropriation

• To maintain economic advantage

What is a significant aspect of contemporary Cherokee life?

• Preserving traditional foods and games

• Adopting new languages

• Expanding their territory

• Building new cities