Oregon Native American Tribes

This is a quiz meant for a 4th and/or 5th grade class studying Oregon Native American History. The goal is to test retention of the material that has been read.

Do you know your Oregon Native American history? If so, then this is the quiz for you! This is a 10 question multiple choice quiz and it is not meant to deceive or trick, the answers are right there in the questions! So enjoy!

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  1. Which tribe suffered greatly from the smallpox epidemic in 1782 and 1783?
  2. What tribe was known for living in lean-to houses of cedar planks?
  3. What tribe lived off of clams, camas roots, and berries?
  4. Who is the famous Nez Perce tribe leader that said, "Hear me, my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more, forever."?
  5. What was the tribe that did not have a system of government in place (no chief)?
  6. Which tribe is most known for being enslaved by European-Americans in the Northwest?
  7. Which tribe in the northwest was most known for their horsemanship?
  8. Which tribe most frequently hunted along the Columbia river?
  9. What tribe is prominent in the Salmon and Snake River areas?
  10. Which tribe was located west of Myrtle Creek?

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