Part 5: Culture of the American Indians of North Dakota

Questions: Section 10

Comprehension Questions

  1. What is a transition?
  2. How did thousands of Indians die?
  3. What tribes make up the Three Affiliated Tribes?
  4. What happened to the millions of bison that had roamed the plains for thousands of years?
  5. When the Dakota Territory was split into states, which two states were given the Indian name for “friend”?
  6. What did all American Indians become after the U.S. government passed a law in 1924?
  7. What are young American Indian people now encouraged to learn?
  8. Who are the warriors of today?
  9. What other people are shown special honor and respect?
  10. How are religious freedoms and cultural practices protected today?
  11. The more we know how other people live and feel, the more we will treat them in what way?

Critical Thinking Question

  1. Give examples showing that all people are alike.