Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

Native Americans are not a monolithic group, but rather consist of different cultures and religions, speaking a variety of languages.

Question 2

Which of the following was the objective of the Allotment Act?

Accepted Answer

The objective of the Allotment Act was the assimilation of Native Americans into the White society. The act sought to divide tribal lands into individual allotments which could be owned by Native Americans as private property. The ultimate goal was to encourage Native Americans to adopt Euro-American culture and agricultural practices, leading to their assimilation into the dominant White society.

Question 3

________ styles of dancing, singing, and costuming derived from the tradition of Plains tribes of Native Americans are spreading nationwide as common cultural traits.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, created in 1824, was part of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Indian Affairs was originally created as part of the Department of War in 1824, reflecting the government's then-view of Native American affairs as being primarily a military concern. It was later transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of fish-ins?

Accepted Answer

Fish-ins were protests by Native Americans, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, aimed at asserting their fishing rights and bringing attention to the broader issues of Native American rights and treaty violations. These events helped increase public awareness of the injustices faced by Native American communities.

Question 6

The ________ takes the view that the global economic system is divided between nations that control wealth and those that provide natural resources and labor.

Accepted Answer

The world systems theory is the perspective that the global economic system is split between core countries, which control the wealth and resources of the world, and peripheral countries, which are primarily suppliers of raw materials and labor. Therefore, the best choice is A. The allotment act is a United States law from 1887 dealing with the redistribution of land to Native Americans. The exploitation theory focuses on the exploitation of groups within a society. The quota system is a policy that limits the amount of goods or people that can enter a country.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the Allotment Act of 1887?

Accepted Answer

The Allotment Act of 1887 assumed that Native Americans would become homesteaders and receive land allotments to farm and cultivate. This was seen as a way to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society. The Act did not encourage them to sell their land, prevent leasings, or specifically train landowners in productive skills.

Question 8

In 1824, ________ was created to coordinate the government's relations with the tribes and to maintain peace and friendly relations along the frontier.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of pan-Indianism?

Accepted Answer

Pan-Indianism is a movement that sees all Native American tribes as captive nations, united by a common history of colonization and oppression. It seeks to promote solidarity among tribes in their fight for political, economic, and cultural sovereignty. The other options are incorrect: A is false because pan-Indianism refers to the unification of all Native American tribes, not just one subgroup; B is incorrect because although cultural events may be a part of pan-Indianism, it is not its primary purpose; and D is wrong because kinship is just one aspect of Native American culture and does not necessarily lead to pan-Indianism.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of warfare between Native American tribes?

Accepted Answer

Native American warfare was often limited to specific campaigns and had specific purposes, such as revenge, capturing resources or territory, and maintaining or establishing trade relationships. While some conflicts did result in casualties, they were not typically on the scale of European-initiated warfare. Personal reasons could also be a motivation for warfare.

Question 11

Much of the land deeded under the Allotment Act of 1887 eventually came into the possession of ________.

Accepted Answer

Non-Indians were able to obtain much of the land deeded under the Allotment Act of 1887 through methods such as land speculation, fraud, and forced sales. The result was a significant loss of valuable tribal lands by Native American families.

Question 12

In the context of American Indian identity, which of the following refers to tribal self-rule and is recognition that tribes have vibrant economic and cultural lives?

Accepted Answer

Sovereignty refers to tribal self-rule and recognizes that tribes have vibrant economic and cultural lives. Autonomy refers to self-governance, but may not necessarily include the recognition of sovereignty, which is a key aspect of American Indian identity. Secularity refers to the separation of religion and government, which is not necessarily relevant to American Indian identity. Diversity is important to American Indian identity, but refers more to the multitude of distinct tribes and cultures within the broader category of Native Americans.

Question 13

In 1887, which of the following policies bypassed tribal leaders and proposed making individual landowners of tribal members?

Accepted Answer

The Allotment Act of 1887, also known as the Dawes Act, proposed to break up communal tribal land ownership and distribute individual plots of land to Native American tribe members. The policy bypassed tribal leaders and aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by promoting agriculture and private property ownership.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the annexation of tribal lands in America, resulting in the forced relocation of numerous Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to territories west of the Mississippi River. While the act provided for some monetary compensation to the tribes, it was generally far less than the worth of the land they were required to vacate, and the relocation process led to great suffering and countless deaths among the affected tribes.

Question 15

Gradually, the policies directed from Europe toward the indigenous peoples of North America resembled the approach described in the world systems theory. Which of the following was the most important to the Europeans?

Accepted Answer

The European approach toward indigenous peoples of North America was focused on acquiring and exploiting their lands for economic gain. This aligns with the core concept of world systems theory, which centers on the economic relationships between dominant and subordinate nations/peoples. The other options (A, C, and D) were not as significant to the Europeans in terms of their policies toward indigenous peoples.

Question 16

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, called for the relocation of ________.

Accepted Answer

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 called for the relocation of all Eastern tribes across the Mississippi River.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the early European explorers and immigrants of the Western hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

The Europeans had superior weaponry such as metal swords, muskets, and cannons, giving them an advantage over the Native Americans who often only had bows and arrows or stone weapons.

Answer: D 
 The indigenous people were not immune to the diseases the explorers brought with them, and millions of Native Americans died from illnesses such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. This was due to the lack of immunity in the New World to Old World diseases.

Therefore, choices A and B are false.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the Indian Reorganization Act?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Reorganization Act allowed tribes to adopt a written constitution for themselves, which was an important step towards tribal self-determination and autonomy. Option A is incorrect as not all tribes readily accepted the Act. Option B is incorrect as the Indian Reorganization Act repealed the Allotment Act. Option D is incorrect as the Act did not prohibit tribes from electing a tribal council with a head.

Question 19

The relocation of all Eastern tribes across the Mississippi River that lasted more than a decade is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced removal and relocation of Eastern tribes such as the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. It was a tragic event that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans due to exposure, illness, and hunger during the journey. The Walk for Justice, pan-Indianism, and the Ghost Dance were not specific events related to the relocation of Eastern tribes.

Question 20

________ refers to intertribal social movements in which several tribes, joined by political goals but not by kinship, unite in a common identity.

Accepted Answer

Pan-Indianism is a term used to describe the intertribal social movements wherein several tribes, joined by political goals but not by kinship, unite in a common identity. It is a form of cultural revitalization, resistance to colonialism, and asserting sovereignty.

Quiz 6: Native Americans: the First Americans