Native American Entertainment
Test Quiz
1. What was the name for the early Native American version of the sport of lacrosse?
a. Football
b. Soccer
c. Baseball
d. Stickball
e. Netball
2. Which statement below is true about the Native American version of lacrosse?
a. The field was sometimes over a mile long
b. There were sometimes over 100 players on each side
c. Games could last from sunup until sundown
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
3. True or False: Before the Europeans arrived, Native Americans did not play any games or sports.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
4. In what game did a side try to hide who was holding a small bone or ball?
a. The hand game
b. Lacrosse
c. The bowl game
d. The feather game
e. Ring-the-stick
5. What time of year was the bowl game traditionally played by the Iroquois?
a. End of summer
b. Spring
c. Early fall
d. Early summer
e. Midwinter
6. What did many Native Americans believe was the language of the spirits?
a. Games
b. English
c. Sports
d. Music
e. All of the above
7. Which of the following was NOT a traditional Native American musical instrument?
a. Drums
b. Piano
c. Flute
d. Whistle
e. Rattle
8. True or False: Men and women sometimes danced together or separately depending on the type of dance.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
9. Which statement below is true about the traditional songs of the Native Americans?
a. Songs were often considered personal
b. They often began slowly and sped up as the song progressed
c. They were an important part of religious festivals
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
10. True or False: Gambling was strictly prohibited and was never part of the games.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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