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What is the most common/official dress of Cherokee women? |
The tear dress. |
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What did Sequoyah wear on his head? |
A turban. |
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Who was the Chief of the Cherokee who traveled on the Trail of Tears? |
John Ross. |
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In what community is the John Ross museum located? |
Park Hill. |
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What were bloodroot, polk berry, and walnut hulls used for? |
Dyes. |
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What color of dye came from walnut hulls? |
Brown. |
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What nut was used for dye? |
Walnut. |
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What color is bloodroot? |
Red. |
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What color is butternut? |
Black. |
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What color is yellow root? |
Yellow. |
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What color is broom sedge? |
Orange. |
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What color is the polk berry? |
Blue or purple. |
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What Cherokee craft do the terms 'spoke' and 'runner' refer to? |
Basket making. |
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Double wall is a popular type of what Cherokee art? |
Baskets. |
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Name one of the leafy greens that the Cherokee eat. (HINT: There are 3 possible) |
1. Wild Onion 2. Polk berry 3. Ramps (from NC) |
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What was the first educational institution for girls in Oklahoma? |
The Cherokee female seminary. |
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In what community was the first Cherokee Female Seminary? |
Park Hill (what is now the Heritage Center). |
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In the stomp dance, who is responsible for watching out for the fire? |
The Fire Keeper. |
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At a Cherokee Stompdance, which clan's arbor is directly east of the sacred fire? |
Blue Clan or Anisahoni. |
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Approximately how many miles did the Cherokee travel during Indian Removal? |
1200 miles. |
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What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the signing of the Cherokee constitution? |
Cherokee National Holiday. |
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W.W. Hastings Hospital was named after whom? |
William W. Hastings. |
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BIA stands for what? |
Bureau of Indian Affairs. |
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In what US Cabinet Department was the BIA in? |
Department of the Interior. |
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Prior to 1924, what US Cabinet Department was the BIA in? |
Department of War. |
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Name a department within the US Cabinet Department of the Interior. |
BIA or Bureau of Indian Affairs. |
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What commission oversaw tribal enrollment and land allotment? |
The Dawes Commission. |
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Name one of the Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation West (Old Settlers) prior to 1838. |
1. John Bowles 2. Takatoka 3. John Jolly 4. John Rogers 5. John Looney |
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Who was the first Chief of the Cherokee after removal? |
John Ross. |
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Who was the missionary that translated the Bible into Cherokee? |
Evan Jones. |
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What year was the treaty of New Echota signed? |
1835. |
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Who was the first editor of the Cherokee Phoenix? |
Elias Boudinot. |
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How long was W.W. Keeler Chief of the Cherokee? |
26 years. |
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Who was the last Chief appointed by the US Government? |
W.W. Keeler. |
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When was Wilma Mankiller first elected chief of the Cherokee Nation? |
1987. |
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Who was the first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation? |
Wilma Mankiller. |
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How many counties are included in the modern Cherokee Nation? |
14. |
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What does UKB stand for? |
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in OK. |
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UKB headquarters are located in what town? |
Tahlequah, OK. |
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What town is the capital of the Cherokee Nation? |
Tahlequah, OK. |
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On what college campus is the old Cherokee Female Seminary located? |
NSU or Northeastern State University. |
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Teachers came from what clan? |
Longhair. |
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What clan did the messengers come from? |
Bird. |
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Who were keepers of the land? |
Wild Potato. |
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What year was the JOM Act? |
1934. |
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What act officially titled 'Act for the Protection of the People of Indian Territory' was passed in 1898? |
The Curtis Act. |
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Name 3 branches of government. |
1. Judicial. 2. Legislative. 3. Executive. |
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CDIB stands for what? |
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. |
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The Wilma P. Mankiller Clinic is located in what town? |
Stilwell. |
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The Redbird Clinic is located in what town? |
Sallisaw. |
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The judges come from what branch of government? |
Judicial. |
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The chief comes from what branch of government? |
Executive. |
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The lawmakers come from what branch of government? |
Legislative. |
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The Panther Clan is also known as what Clan? |
Long Hair Clan. |
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The Wildcat Clan is also known as what clan? |
Blue Clan. |
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What clan was known to keep the children well? |
Blue Clan. |
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The Peace Chiefs usually came fron what clan? |
Long Hair Clan. |
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Which clan was skilled in using blowguns and snares? |
Bird Clan. |
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Which clan made red paint and were sorcerers and medicine men? |
Paint Clan. |
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Name some games the Cherokee played. |
1. Stickball 2. Marbles 3. Chunky |
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What are the marbles made from? |
Stone. |
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What are arrowheads made from? |
Stone. |
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Name some Cherokee weapons. |
1. Blowguns 2. Arrowheads 3. Spears for fishing 4. Fishing poles |
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Cherokee houses are made from what? |
Weaved cane and plastered mud on both sides. (Wattle and daub) |
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What clan do the builders come from? |
Blue Clan. |
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What clan do the keeper of games come from? |
Wild Potato Clan. |
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How many arbors are located around the fire? |
7. |
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How many clans are there? |
7. |
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Name the 7 Cherokee clans. |
1. Bird 2. Paint 3. Long Hair 4. Blue 5. Wolf 6. Wild Potato 7. Deer |
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What are some foods represented in a traditional meal? |
1. Brown beans 2. Cornbread 3. Pies 4. Cakes 5. Salad 6. Tea 7. Wild onions w/ eggs 8. Kanuchi 9. Bean bread |
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What is Kanuche made from? |
Hickory Nuts. |
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What do you do with Kanuche? |
Eat it! |
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Which parent does your clan come from? |
Mother's. |
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What relative teaches the children? |
Mother's brother. |
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Shackles are made from what? |
Empty turtle shells tied together and filled w/ tiny pebbles. |
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Who invented the Cherokee syllabary? |
Sequoyah. |
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Where is Sequoyah's cabin located? |
Sallisaw. |
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When was the Cherokee Phoenix first published? |
1828. |
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What year did Sequoyah die? |
1843. |
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Where did Sequoyah die? |
Mexico. |
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Where was Sequoyah buried? |
Somewhere in Mexico. |
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Who is the Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokees? |
Michelle Hicks. |
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Who is Vice-Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokees? |
Larry Blythe. |
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The Cherokee seal was approved in what year? |
1871. |
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What kind of leaves are on the seal? |
Oak. |
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The oak leaves on the seal represent what? |
The Sacred Fire. |
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What is the date on the seal? |
September 6th, 1839. |
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What is significant about the date September 6th, 1839? |
Adoption of the Cherokee Nation Constitution. |
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The Cherokee Flag has what color in the background? |
Orange. |
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On the flag, the seal is surrounded by what? |
Seven pointed stars. |
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How many stars appear on the Cherokee flag? |
9. |
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The seven pointed stars represent what? |
The 7 clans. |
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The black star in the upper right hand corner of the Cherokee flag represents what? |
Those who died on the trail of tears. |
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The flag has what around the edge? |
Green and black rope edging. |
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The trail where the Cherokee people died is called what? |
The Trail of Tears. |
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The Keetoowah newspaper is called what? (Official) |
Keetoowah News. |
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The Chief of the Cherokee Nation is: |
Bill John Baker. |
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In what branch of government did Principal Chief Bill John Baker serve before being elected Principal Chief? |
Legislative. |
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The Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation is: |
S. Joe Crittenden |
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Name the position that are appointed in the Executive branch of the Cherokee Nation government. |
1. Secretary of State 2.Treasurer 3. Marshall 4. Attorney General 5. Director of Natural Resources |
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court? |
Darrell Dowty. |
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Name the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justices. |
1. Darrell Dowty 2. Angela Jones 3. James G. Wilcoxen 4. John C. Garrett 5. Troy Wayne Poteete |
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What was the traditional name for Native American Policemen? |
Lighthorsemen. |
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What Cherokee was one of only 2 Native Americans to attain the rank of Brigadier General in the American Civil War? |
Stand Watie. |
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The Cherokee National Holiday is held in what town? |
Tahlequah, OK |
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The Cherokee National Holiday is held when each year? |
On Labor Day weekend. |
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W.W. Keeler Complex is located in what town? |
Tahlequah, OK |
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What Chief is the Complex named for? |
W.W. Keeler. |
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Cherokee Nation is located in what state? |
Oklahoma. |
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What town is the capital of Cherokee Nation in? |
Tahlequah, OK |
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The Eastern Band of Cherokees has how many council members? |
12. |
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How many tribal towns are in the Eastern Band? |
6. |
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Name the 6 Eastern Band tribal towns. |
1. Birdtown 2. Wolftown 3. Yellowhill 4. Big Cove 5. Painttown 6. Snowbird |
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The Bear clan is also know as what clan? |
Blue Clan. |
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What year was Principal Chief Chad Smith elected? |
1999. |
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Who is the current Miss Cherokee? |
Jalisi Pittman. |
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Who is the current Jr. Miss Cherokee? |
Maddison Whitekiller. |
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Where is river cane found? |
Around swamps. |
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Chunky is played with? |
Smooth Stone Disks. |
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Name something river cane is used for. |
1. Blowguns 2. Chairs 3. Baskets |
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On the Trail of Tears, what was the largest river they crossed? |
The Mississippi River. |
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Name one of the states where the Cherokees originally lived. |
1. Georgia 2. North Carolina 3. Tennessee 4. Alabama 5. Kentucky 6. Virginia |
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Before 1907, Oklahoma was known as what? |
Indian Territory. |
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What was the most important hunting weapon to the Cherokee? |
Bow. |
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What grain was the most important to the Cherokee? |
Corn. |
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Polk and Kanuche are gathered in what season? |
Spring. |
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With whom did the Cherokees side with during the Civil War? |
South (Confederate) |
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What is the name of the oven where pottery is baked? |
Kiln. |
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What month did the Cherokees tradionally begin their hunting season? |
October. |
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Name 2 materials used when making traditional Cherokee baskets. |
1. Honeysuckle 2. Buckbrush 3. River Cane 4. White oak |
