Indigenous Peoples MCQ Test: Indigenous Peoples MCQs - Practice Questions
1. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of intricate beadwork and quillwork, showcasing their artistic expression?
2. What is the term for the traditional gathering place and community center of a Pueblo community in the Southwestern United States?
3. In which continent did the Maori people originally settle?
4. Which Indigenous group is associated with the Great Plains and is known for their buffalo hunting traditions?
5. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of 'kachina' dolls, representing spiritual beings and ancestral spirits?
6. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of 'Malanggan' art, intricate carvings and sculptures, in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea?
7. What is the traditional drumming style called 'Taiko,' practiced by the Ainu people of Japan?
8. Which Indigenous group is associated with the construction of the 'igloo,' a temporary winter dwelling made of snow blocks?
9. Which Indigenous language is recognized as one of the official languages of New Zealand?
10. In which Arctic region do the Nenets people reside, known for their nomadic reindeer herding and distinctive conical tents called 'chums'?
11. What is the term for the traditional Ainu garment made of woven fibers, worn during ceremonies and festivals?
12. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of the intricate 'potlatch' ceremony, involving the ceremonial giving away of wealth?
13. In which region do the Buryat people reside, known for their unique form of throat singing called 'khoomei'?
14. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of the intricate 'potlatch' ceremony, involving the ceremonial giving away of wealth?
15. What is the traditional dance form known as 'Saqqaq,' performed by the Inughuit people of Greenland?
16. Which Indigenous community is known for the 'Salampasu Initiation Ritual,' involving the symbolic hunting of a mythical animal, in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
17. Which Indigenous group is associated with the construction of pueblos, multi-story adobe structures found in the Southwestern United States?
18. Which Indigenous community is known for the creation of 'Pantawid,' an ancient code of conduct for the Tagbanwa people in the Philippines?
19. What is the traditional name for the Indigenous people of the Kalahari Desert, known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle?
20. Which Indigenous community is renowned for the 'Haida Totem Poles,' intricately carved wooden structures that convey cultural narratives?
21. Which Indigenous group is associated with the Plains region of North America and is known for their mastery of horseback riding?
22. Which Indigenous group is known for the creation of the 'Dreamcatcher,' a woven hoop believed to protect sleepers from bad dreams?
23. What is the traditional form of boat racing known as 'Nauka Baandha,' practiced by the Mishing people of Assam, India?
24. What is the traditional greeting of the Maori people?
25. What is the traditional Inuit practice of respectfully using all parts of a hunted animal, minimizing waste?
26. Which Indigenous group is known for their distinctive totem poles and longhouses?
27. Which Indigenous group is associated with the creation of the 'wampum belt,' used for ceremonial and diplomatic purposes?
28. What is the term for the traditional Inuit jacket, typically made from caribou or seal skin?
29. Which Indigenous language is spoken by the Chickasaw Nation, part of the Five Civilized Tribes?
30. Which Indigenous group is known for the construction of longhouses, which served as communal dwellings for extended families?