Part 4: Reservations in North Dakota

Questions: Section 3

Comprehension Questions

  1. When the Dakota Sioux moved into North Dakota, where did they settle?
  2. What was the first name of the Spirit Lake Nation Reservation? The second name?
  3. What is the current name of this reservation?
  4. What did the Dakota Indians call the largest natural body of water in the state?
  5. What name did Euro-Americans give this lake when they did not translate it correctly?
  6. Where is the tribal headquarters for the Spirit Lake Nation Reservation?
  7. What business brings many people to the reservation for entertainment?
  8. What is the name of the college owned by the Spirit Lake Nation?

Critical Thinking Question

  1. What did the Dakota people rename their reservation? Why?