Question 1: Today we’re at the Nankoweap Granaries to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. What state are we in?
- Arizona
- Utah
- Colorado
Correct Answer: Arizona
Fact: Carved into the cliffs of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Nankoweap Granaries were used by the Ancestral Pueblo people to store the crops that they grew in the area.
Question 2: What is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in the US?
- Cherokee
- Navajo
- Sioux
Correct Answer: Navajo
Fact: Around 170,000 people in the US speak Navajo, making it the most common Indigenous language in the country. For many years, the number of speakers was in decline. In the 1960s, efforts were made to provide more education in the Navajo language. Although numbers have increased, UNESCO classifies it as a vulnerable language.
Question 3: Which crop was first cultivated by Indigenous Peoples in America?
- Corn
- Lentils
- Rice
Correct Answer: Corn
Fact: Corn was first cultivated by farmers in Central America as long as 10,000 years ago. It was introduced to North America in around 2100 BCE, where it became a staple food. Other crops grown by Indigenous Peoples include potatoes, tomatoes, and beans.