Quiz  /  Sioux Nation

  • 1. 
    What area of the country did the Sioux Nation live?

  • Southwest
  • Southeast
  • Great Plains
  • Northeast

  • 2. 
    What animal was a major part of the Sioux life and culture?

  • Eagle
  • Dog
  • Goat
  • Bison

  • 3. 
    In what type of home did the Sioux live?

  • Hogan
  • Longhouse
  • Wigwam
  • Teepee

  • 4. 
    True or False: The Sioux Indians got most of their food from farming corn, squash, and beans.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

  • 5. 
    When the Europeans introduced the horse to the Americas, it changed the way of life for the Sioux. In what way did it change their life?

  • All of the above
  • It made hunting bison easier
  • It made moving from place to place easier
  • It enabled them to make bigger homes

  • 6. 
    The Sioux Nation was made up of what three major tribes?

  • The Seminole, Iroquois, and Cherokee
  • The Navajo, Apache, and Nez Perce
  • The Cherokee, Cheyenne, and Blackfoot
  • The Lakota, Eastern Dakota, and Western Dakota

  • 7. 
    Who were two famous leaders of the Sioux nation?

  • Tecumseh and Stand Watie
  • Cochise and Chief Joseph
  • Geronimo and Pontiac
  • Sitting Bull and Red Cloud

  • 8. 
    What type of shoes did the Sioux wear?

  • Mukluks
  • Moccasins
  • Sandals
  • Sneakers

  • 9. 
    What made the teepee such an ideal home for the Sioux?

  • It could be packed up and moved easily and quickly
  • It could be built from the cedar trees that were so abundant where they lived
  • Its thatch roofs were good at keeping the rain out
  • Its clay walls could withstand high winds

  • 10. 
    True or false: Bison are large and dangerous animals. Hunting them took bravery and cunning.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE
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