Teacher’s Native American Stereotype Quiz

It is a known fact that the native people of this land came from Asia.
True
False

All native Americans have the same traditions and share a common native religion.
True
False

All Native Americans used the Tipi as a form of housing.
True
False

Native American religion is based on nature worship and different gods who represent the forces of nature.
True
False

Native American economics was based on the Wampum bead as a form of money.
True
False

Native social structure was based on a chief, who was head of the village, and his family were considered royalty (like the Indian Princess).
True
False

Painted symbols on native faces were to frighten an enemy.
True
False

The Pipe is a symbol of all of Creation and the tobacco smoked in it has a spiritual meaning.
True
False

Certain feathers hold special meaning for some Native people and the way they are worn or displayed can serve to identify that person’s accomplishments.
True
False

What year was the last Native American up-rising in North America? (learn more about uprisings by visiting: http://www.aics.org/BM/bm.html)
2004
1925
1864
1785

What was the headgear that the Eastern Woodland Chiefs most commonly wore?
A piece of cloth with animal symbols called a bandana
A band of feathers from turkey, quail, and pheasant
A head piece made from cloth, beaver, or otter called a turban
A mask made from hardened dry clay

What was the number one killer of Native people when they had first contact with the Europeans?
Fighting
Diseases
Murder
Poisons

What were the three main foods of the Woodland Native people (also known as the Three Sisters)?
Corn, Beans, Squash
Corn, Potatoes, Squash
Deer, Corn, Buffalo
Deer, Beans, Corn

At this time, what is the earliest known date for any Native artifact on North or South America?
1500 A.D.
1825 A.D.
35,500 B.C.
300 B.C.

Where was that artifact found?
Argentina
Ohio
California
Mexico

What is the name of the theory that is used to explain how Native people migrated to the western hemisphere?
Continental Drift Theory
Land Bridge Theory
Evolution Theory
Big Bang Theory


Questions 18-24 are questions about names or titles popular culture uses to describe Native people and their role or the position of responsibility they hold within their Nation. See how many you can identify.

A Native American baby is called a:
Squaw
Papoose
Brave

A Native American woman is a:
Indian Princess
Brave
Squaw

A Native American leader is a:
Chief
Brave
Medicine Man

A Native American Man is a:
Chief
Brave
Buck

A Native American warrior is a:
Brave
Buck
Chief

A Native American healer is a:
Brave
Papoose
Medicine Man

The daughter of the Chief is an:
Indian Princess
Medicine Woman
Squaw



Now that you have finished questions 18-24, it is VERY IMPORTANT to know that while historically these names were used, today they are considered racist when used in certain situations.

The major Native American holiday celebrated by Americans once a year is called:
Independence Day (July 4th)
Thanksgiving
Halloween
Christmas

How does a Native American really sit?
Any way they want
Indian Style
Cross legged
On their knees

Most Hollywood movies use real Native American music.
True
False

Native Americans wear charms made from plant or animal parts to give them good luck.
True
False

Arrowheads are usually longer than a hunter’s first finger.
True
False

Ideas for parts of documents like The Articles of Confederation and The Constitution were copied from the Iroquois Six Nations and the ideas were discussed with tribal leaders by Benjamin Franklin.
True
False

Women of the Woodland Natives had as much power as men in the tribe and also had a voice in the tribal government.
True
False