Deck 9: Law Enforcement Contact With Native Americans

Question 1

Recent DNA research indicates that Native Americans came to North America in waves from Siberia.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Apple is a derogatory term that is sometimes used to refer to Native Americans.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Traditionally,rather than being described as part of the American people's common legacy,Native American cultural heritage has often been presented as bits of colorful "exotica."

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following are uses for peyote?

A) all of the below
B) hunting charm
C) medicine
D) weather predictor

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT characterize the reality of Euro-American and Indian relations?

A) harmony
B) hostility
C) contempt
D) brutality

Question 6

In some regions of the country,Indians refer to a reservation as a rez.

Question 7

Which of the following can be considered offensive terms?

A) sitting Indian style
B) Indian giver
C) wild Indians
D) all of the above

Question 8

Some Indian tribes believe that looking directly into another's persons eyes for a prolonged period of time is disrespectful.

Question 9

The three states with the largest Native American population in 2010 were:

A) California
B) Oklahoma
C) Arizona
D) all of the above

Question 10

The prevailing non-Indian view is that man is superior to all other forms of life and that the universe is his to be used as he sees fit.

Question 11

The ability to remain quiet,to be still,and to observe is highly valued in Native American culture; consequently,silence is truly a virtue.

Question 12

Sioux means ally.

Question 13

Native Americans' general view officers as unsupportive of their rights,tribes,and communities.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a characteristic verbal or nonverbal aspect of Native American communication?

A) openness and self-disclosure
B) silence
C) avoidance of eye-contact
D) reserved style

Question 15

What do Native Americans speak of as a cultural legacy from their tradition that all people should embrace for the future of the environment?

A) earth wisdom
B) preservation
C) reservation
D) prayer

Question 16

There is a common set of values and beliefs among most Native American tribes involving the earth and the universe,resulting in a deep respect for nature and "mother earth."

Question 17

Recent DNA research indicates that Native Americans came to North America in waves from:

A) Siberia
B) North America
C) South America
D) Bahamas

Question 18

According to American Indian Philosophy,the earth is sacred and is a living entity.

Question 19

The smallest American Indian reservation is the Navajo Nation.

Question 20

"Indian country" is land that a tribe has reserved for its exclusive use through statutes,executive orders,or the course of treaty-making.

Question 21

Indian culture values ________ because of the respect they have for wisdom and experience.

Question 22

An Indian __________ is land that a tribe has reserved for its exclusive use through statutes,executive order,or the course of treaty-making.

Question 23

__________ signed an executive order establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs?

Question 24

One Indian perception about communication style is that Euro-Americans,due to their excessive openness,are superficial and thus _____________.

Question 25

The most striking difference between Indian and Western man is the manner in which each views his role in the _______________.

Question 26

What is the relationship between the use of offensive and derogatory ethnic terms towards Native Americans (NA)and the history of law enforcement with NA?

Question 27

Why do you think Native American grandmothers have a great deal of power in the household and are sometimes the primary decision-makers?

Question 28

The word ___________ is not a term that Native Americans originally used to designate their tribes or communities.

Question 29

There are _________ Native American languages.

Question 30

For many Native Americans,the use of Indian tribal names or references as ____ for sports teams is highly objectionable to many Native Americans.

Question 31

A ________ trait must be understood as just that: a behavior,action,or attitude that is not intended to be a personal insult.

Question 32

Law enforcement activities in Indian country are managed by the BIA,which falls under the __________________.