- 1. What language family do the Arikara people's language belong to?
A) Algonquian B) Iroquoian C) Caddoan D) Siouan
- 2. The Arikara were historically known for which primary economic activity?
A) Hunting B) Mining C) Fishing D) Agriculture
- 3. Which river is central to the history of the Arikara people?
A) Missouri River B) Mississippi River C) Souris River D) Red River
- 4. What is the name of the Arikara’s traditional social structure?
A) Hierarchical B) Patriarchal C) Matrilineal D) Egalitarian
- 5. What animal played a significant role in Arikara culture?
A) Horses B) Bison C) Elk D) Deer
- 6. In which year was the first treaty signed between the Arikara and the United States?
A) 1830 B) 1825 C) 1810 D) 1850
- 7. What was a common food source for the Arikara?
A) Salmon B) Corn C) Acorns D) Bison (meat)
- 8. What is the current status of the Arikara people?
A) Federally recognized tribe B) State recognized only C) Extinct tribe D) Unrecognized tribe
- 9. What were Arikara men typically responsible for?
A) Cooking and child-rearing B) Gathering and farming C) Ceremonial duties D) Hunting and warfare
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