Indigenous Peoples MCQ Test 1

1. What is the traditional name for the Indigenous people of Alaska?

2. Which Indigenous language is spoken by the Chickasaw Nation, part of the Five Civilized Tribes?

3. What is the traditional Māori greeting, often performed by pressing foreheads and noses together?

4. What is the term for the traditional winter dwelling used by the Cree and Innu people, often made of caribou hides or birch bark?

5. Which Indigenous language is spoken by the Navajo Nation, the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States?

6. What is the traditional name for the Indigenous people of Australia?

7. In which Arctic region do the Nenets people reside, known for their nomadic reindeer herding and distinctive conical tents called 'chums'?

8. What is the term for the traditional gathering place and community center of a Pueblo community in the Southwestern United States?

9. Which Indigenous group is associated with the Plains region of North America and is known for their mastery of horseback riding?

10. Which Native American tribe is known for the creation of intricate beadwork and quillwork?

11. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of the 'wampum belt,' used for ceremonial and diplomatic purposes?

12. What is the term for the sacred gathering of Indigenous leaders from various nations, fostering dialogue, diplomacy, and decision-making?

13. What is the significance of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal Australian culture?

14. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of the intricate and powerful war dance known as the 'Haka'?

15. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of intricate totem poles, reflecting their cultural stories and lineage?

16. In which region do the Buryat people reside, known for their unique form of throat singing called 'khoomei'?

17. In which region did the Inuit historically inhabit?

18. Which Indigenous group practices the art of 'Asho Chin,' intricate embroidery of traditional clothing, in the Pamir Mountains?

19. Which Indigenous group is known for the construction of longhouses, which served as communal dwellings for extended families?

20. Which Indigenous community is known for the 'Salampasu Initiation Ritual,' involving the symbolic hunting of a mythical animal, in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

21. Which Indigenous community practices the ancient art of 'Izubon,' the crafting of intricate patterns on traditional fabrics, in Okinawa, Japan?

22. Which Indigenous group is associated with the construction of 'longhouses,' extended multi-family dwellings made of cedar and used for various purposes?

23. What is the traditional dance form known as 'Saqqaq,' performed by the Inughuit people of Greenland?

24. Which Indigenous community is renowned for the 'Haida Totem Poles,' intricately carved wooden structures that convey cultural narratives?

25. Which Indigenous group is associated with the construction of the 'igloo,' a temporary winter dwelling made of snow blocks?

26. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of the intricate 'potlatch' ceremony, involving the ceremonial giving away of wealth?

27. Which Indigenous group practices the unique art of 'firefly squid fishing,' an extraordinary spectacle during spring nights?

28. In which country do the Sami people, traditionally engaged in reindeer herding, predominantly reside?

29. What is the term for the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon Rainforest?

30. What is the traditional healing practice called 'Hilot,' performed by the Mangyan people in the Philippines?

31. In which continent did the Maori people originally settle?

32. What is the traditional Inuit practice of respectfully using all parts of a hunted animal, minimizing waste?

33. What is the traditional name for the Indigenous people of Hawaii?

34. Which Indigenous group is known for the 'Orveo Medicine Society,' a sacred healing tradition, in the Flathead Indian Reservation?

35. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of the 'sun dance,' a ceremonial ritual involving prayer, dance, and sacrifice?

36. Which Indigenous group practices the ancient tradition of 'Hanami,' the viewing of cherry blossoms, in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan?

37. Which Indigenous group is known for their intricate basket weaving traditions?

38. What is the traditional form of boat racing known as 'Nauka Baandha,' practiced by the Mishing people of Assam, India?

39. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of 'kachina' dolls, representing spiritual beings and ancestral spirits?

40. What is the term for the traditional Ainu garment made of woven fibers, worn during ceremonies and festivals?

41. Which Indigenous group is known for their distinctive totem poles and longhouses?

42. Which Indigenous group is associated with the construction of pueblos, multi-story adobe structures found in the Southwestern United States?

43. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of the 'mi'kmaq' basketry, a highly skilled art form with intricate designs?

44. In which region did the Cherokee Nation historically reside before the forced removal known as the 'Trail of Tears'?

45. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of the 'Dreamcatcher,' a woven hoop believed to protect sleepers from bad dreams?

46. Which Indigenous language is spoken by the Mohawk Nation, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?

47. Which Indigenous group practices the art of 'Wixárika' yarn painting, depicting spiritual and cultural motifs, in the Jalisco and Nayarit regions of Mexico?

48. Which Indigenous language is recognized as one of the official languages of New Zealand?

49. In which region do the Toda Tribe reside, known for their traditional 'Dairy Temple' and unique pastoral practices in India?

50. Which Indigenous community is known for the creation of 'Pantawid,' an ancient code of conduct for the Tagbanwa people in the Philippines?