Semester Test

Each question is worth 7 points.

1) What are the 4 modes of subsistence? Describe each one with one sentence.

2) Why is oral history important to Indian people? Explain your answer with examples.

3) Why was the Cherokee Stomp Dance important to Cherokees after the trail of tears?

4) Name 5 aspects every Indian religion had.

5) Explain how Native Americans were spiritual in every thing they did. Provide examples.

6) Name 5 Plants that were used as medicine. Explain what they were used for.

7) Who do you consider a Native American? Explain your answer.

8) What is your definition of Native American subsistence?

9) Name two examples of ways that Native Americans innovated their subsistence pattern.

10) What is a pictograph and why is it important?

11) What are some reasons non-Indians have a hard time with Indian Identity? Explain your answer.

12) Why is it important to Native Americans how a person dies?

13) What are 5 misconceptions of the explorer Christopher Columbus? Back your answer with 5 truths.

14) Were Native Americans victims of genocide? Back your answer with facts.

15) What does being Indian mean to you?

Bonus Question (5 points)

What has been the most interesting topic we have discussed in class so far? Explain why it was interesting to you.