Pvhs Arizona History Final
This test will contain information from the PVHS Arizona History coursework section 3
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Indigenous Voices of the Colorado Plateau: The Colorado Plateau's geographic landscape straddles the Four Corners Region of the United States, an area that includes Colorado, _____, Arizona, and New Mexico.
- A.
California
- B.
Nevada
- C.
Utah
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
C. UtahExplanation
The correct answer is Utah because the question states that the Colorado Plateau's geographic landscape straddles the Four Corners Region, which includes Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The other options, California, Nevada, and Texas, are not part of the Four Corners Region and therefore are not correct.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Hopi: The village of Kykotsmovi, located at the base of _____ Mesa, is the tribal government seat.
- A.
First
- B.
Second
- C.
Third
- D.
Fourth
Correct Answer
C. ThirdExplanation
The correct answer is "Third." The sentence states that the village of Kykotsmovi is located at the base of a certain mesa, and the only option that completes the sentence correctly is "Third." Therefore, "Third" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Hopi: The archaeological record shows that agriculture was introduced to the northern Southwest from Mesoamerica as early as ____ B.C.
- A.
1100
- B.
1300
- C.
1500
- D.
1700
Correct Answer
C. 1500Explanation
The correct answer is 1500. This is supported by the archaeological record which indicates that agriculture was introduced to the northern Southwest from Mesoamerica around this time.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Hopi: Some of the garden terraces at Paaqavi (Bacavi) have been in use since, approximately, A.D. _____.
- A.
1000
- B.
1200
- C.
1400
- D.
1600
Correct Answer
B. 1200Explanation
The correct answer is 1200. This is based on the information provided that some of the garden terraces at Paaqavi (Bacavi) have been in use since approximately A.D. 1200.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Hopi Places: The village of Old Oraibi, established in ____ A.D., is considered the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America.
- A.
700
- B.
900
- C.
1100
- D.
1300
Correct Answer
C. 1100Explanation
The village of Old Oraibi is considered the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America, with its establishment dating back to 1100 A.D. This means that the village has been continuously occupied for over 900 years, making it a significant historical and cultural site.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Hopi Places: In the mid______, the Hopi and Navajo, joint owners of the coal, at the urging of the United States and various energy companies, signed coal leases establishing the largest surface coal mining operation in the nation.
- A.
1950’s
- B.
1960's
- C.
1970’s
- D.
1980s
Correct Answer
B. 1960'sExplanation
In the mid-1960's, the Hopi and Navajo tribes, in collaboration with the United States and energy companies, agreed to sign coal leases. This decision led to the establishment of the largest surface coal mining operation in the nation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Hopi Places: San Francisco Peaks. This ancient volcanic mountain range is located just north of Flagstaff, Arizona. Mount Humphrey, one of the five peaks of the range (other peaks are Agassiz, Fremont, Schultz and Doyle), is the highest point in Arizona with an elevation of _________ feet above sea level.
- A.
13,266
- B.
12,366
- C.
13,622
- D.
12,633
Correct Answer
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- 8.
Navajo: The Navajo Nation extends into the states of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, covering over ______ square miles.
- A.
27,000
- B.
28,000
- C.
29,000
- D.
30,000
Correct Answer
A. 27,000Explanation
The correct answer is 27,000. The Navajo Nation is a Native American territory that spans across Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. It covers an area of approximately 27,000 square miles.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Navajo: In______, the United States Army decided to gather all the Navajo people for relocation, though many hid near such locations as Canyon de Chelly and Navajo Mountain.
- A.
1862
- B.
1864
- C.
1866
- D.
1868
Correct Answer
B. 1864Explanation
In 1864, the United States Army made the decision to gather all the Navajo people for relocation. Despite this, many Navajo individuals chose to hide near places like Canyon de Chelly and Navajo Mountain.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Navajo: The Peace Commission and the Treaty of ______ allowed the Navajo to return to their homeland after four terrible years of incarceration.
- A.
1864
- B.
1865
- C.
1867
- D.
1868
Correct Answer
D. 1868Explanation
The correct answer is 1868. The Peace Commission and the Treaty of 1868 allowed the Navajo to return to their homeland after four terrible years of incarceration. This treaty marked the end of the Navajo Long Walk, a forced relocation of the Navajo people by the U.S. government in 1864. The treaty recognized the Navajo's right to self-governance and allowed them to return to their ancestral lands in what is now known as the Navajo Nation.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Navajo: Navajo tribal membership encompasses over _______ people, spanning more than 14 million acres of reservation land as well as nearby cities.
- A.
100,000
- B.
200,000
- C.
300,000
- D.
400,000
Correct Answer
C. 300,000Explanation
The Navajo tribe has a tribal membership of 300,000 people. This population includes individuals who reside in the reservation land, which spans over 14 million acres, as well as those living in nearby cities.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Navajo Places: Puebloan Basket Makers, who occupied this canyon from ____ to 1300 C.E.
- A.
150
- B.
250
- C.
350
- D.
450
Correct Answer
C. 350Explanation
The correct answer is 350. The Puebloan Basket Makers occupied this canyon from an unknown starting date to 1300 C.E.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Navajo Places: Canyon de Chelly was designated a national monument in ___ to protect and preserve the numerous archeological resources existing on the canyon rims, walls and bottomlands.
- A.
1930
- B.
1931
- C.
1932
- D.
1933
Correct Answer
B. 1931Explanation
Canyon de Chelly was designated a national monument in 1931 to protect and preserve the numerous archaeological resources existing on the canyon rims, walls, and bottomlands.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Navajo Places: The formation of Monument Valley began about _________ million years ago.
- A.
Sixty
- B.
Seventy
- C.
Eighty
- D.
Ninety
Correct Answer
B. SeventyExplanation
The given question asks about the formation of Monument Valley, indicating that it is a geological process. The answer "seventy" suggests that the formation of Monument Valley began approximately 70 million years ago. This aligns with scientific understanding that the region's iconic rock formations were shaped during the Late Cretaceous period, which occurred around 70 million years ago. Therefore, the answer "seventy" is the most accurate choice based on geological evidence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Navajo Places: Window Rock Window Rock, Arizona is a place of unsurpassed beauty and power. The "Window" has an arch of about _____ feet.
- A.
Fifty
- B.
Sixty
- C.
Seventy
- D.
Eighty
Correct Answer
B. SixtyExplanation
Window Rock, Arizona is described as a place of unsurpassed beauty and power. The "Window" in Window Rock refers to an arch, which is said to be about sixty feet in size. This suggests that the arch in Window Rock is visually striking and impressive, adding to the overall beauty and power of the place.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Navajo Places: Subsequent weathering, freezing and thawing created the smooth oval front entrance of the arch. This process continues to the present--in _____, a slab of rock fell from the west abutment.
- A.
1966
- B.
1976
- C.
1986
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
D. 1996Explanation
In 1996, a slab of rock fell from the west abutment, indicating that the process of weathering, freezing, and thawing that created the smooth oval front entrance of the arch is ongoing.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Havasupai: Supai Village sits at the bottom of the _____-foot deep Havasu Canyon and is the tribal government seat.
- A.
1000
- B.
2000
- C.
3000
- D.
4000
Correct Answer
C. 3000Explanation
Supai Village is located at the bottom of Havasu Canyon, which is described as being "_____-foot deep." The correct answer, 3000, fills in the blank and completes the sentence. This indicates that Havasu Canyon is 3000 feet deep and Supai Village is situated at the bottom of it.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Havasupai: The Havasupai Reservation was founded in June ____ and was originally confined to a small area in the populated part of Havasu Canyon, formerly known as Cataract Canyon.
- A.
1879
- B.
1880
- C.
1881
- D.
1882
Correct Answer
B. 1880Explanation
The correct answer is 1880. The Havasupai Reservation was founded in June 1880 and was originally confined to a small area in the populated part of Havasu Canyon, formerly known as Cataract Canyon.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Hvasupai: In 1975 the Havasupai Reservation's area was expanded and now totals _______ acres.
- A.
177,088
- B.
188,077
- C.
178,078
- D.
187,087
Correct Answer
B. 188,077Explanation
In 1975, the Havasupai Reservation's area was expanded, resulting in a total of 188,077 acres.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Havasupai: The Havasupai Reservation was finally established by the United States Government in June ____ and was confined to a small area within Havasu Canyon.
- A.
1860
- B.
1870
- C.
1880
- D.
1890
Correct Answer
C. 1880Explanation
The correct answer is 1880. The Havasupai Reservation was established by the United States Government in 1880 and was confined to a small area within Havasu Canyon. This means that it took the government 20 years after the 1860s, 10 years after the 1870s, and 10 years before the 1890s to establish the reservation.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Havasupai Places: A main attraction of the Havasupai Reservation are its blue-green waterfalls. There are three major falls: Navajo, Havasu, and Mooney. Each has an average height of more than ___ feet.
- A.
45
- B.
55
- C.
65
- D.
75
Correct Answer
D. 75Explanation
The correct answer is 75. The question asks for the average height of the three major waterfalls in the Havasupai Reservation. The answer of 75 feet indicates that each of the three waterfalls has an average height of 75 feet.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Havasupai Places: Navajo Falls is located ____ miles downstream from the Havasupai village.
- A.
.5
- B.
1.5
- C.
2
- D.
2.5
Correct Answer
B. 1.5Explanation
Navajo Falls is located 1.5 miles downstream from the Havasupai village.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Havasupai Places: Mooney Falls is the most magnificent of the three and tumbles down from a height of about ____ feet.
- A.
100
- B.
150
- C.
200
- D.
250
Correct Answer
C. 200Explanation
Mooney Falls is described as the most magnificent of the three Havasupai places and it tumbles down from a height of about 200 feet.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Hualapai: The Hualapai (also referred to as "Walapai") Reservation is located in the western Grand Canyon corridor. This area comprises a million acres adjacent to _____ miles of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River.
- A.
105
- B.
106
- C.
107
- D.
108
Correct Answer
D. 108Explanation
The Hualapai Reservation is located in the western Grand Canyon corridor and comprises a million acres adjacent to 108 miles of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Hualapai: According to the 2003 census, the total population of the Hualapai Indian Reservation is _______ members.
- A.
1,491
- B.
1,941
- C.
1,419
- D.
1,914
Correct Answer
A. 1,491Explanation
The correct answer for the total population of the Hualapai Indian Reservation according to the 2003 census is 1,491 members.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Hualapai: Archaeological evidence demonstrates that the ancient Pai lived near the Willow Beach bank near Hoover Dam. This evidence can be traced to _____ A.D.
- A.
400
- B.
600
- C.
800
- D.
1000
Correct Answer
B. 600Explanation
Archaeological evidence indicates that the ancient Pai people inhabited the area near the Willow Beach bank near Hoover Dam. This evidence can be dated back to 600 A.D. This suggests that the Pai people had a presence in this region during this time period.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Hualapai: Through the Executive Order of _____, the Hualapai Reservation was legally established.
- A.
1880
- B.
1881
- C.
1882
- D.
1883
Correct Answer
D. 1883Explanation
The Hualapai Reservation was legally established through the Executive Order of 1883.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Hualapai Place: The Hualapai were living in this mountain range when they first encountered Anglo-Americans. These mountains are the biggest and most ancient in Mohave County, with an elevation height of _____ feet above sea level.
- A.
4187
- B.
7148
- C.
1847
- D.
8417
Correct Answer
D. 8417Explanation
The correct answer is 8417. This is the elevation height of the Hualapai Place mountain range above sea level. The Hualapai people were the original inhabitants of this area and encountered Anglo-Americans while living here. The mountains in this range are not only the biggest but also the most ancient in Mohave County.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Hualapai Places: The Hualapai Mountains Park. In the_____, the Civilian Conservation Corps founded this Mohave County park.
- A.
1910s
- B.
1930s
- C.
1950s
- D.
1970s
Correct Answer
B. 1930sExplanation
In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps founded the Hualapai Mountains Park in Mohave County.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Hualapai Places: Fort Mohave was founded in _____ by Col. Hoffman of the U.S. army and his command on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.
- A.
1857
- B.
1859
- C.
1861
- D.
1863
Correct Answer
B. 1859Explanation
Fort Mohave was founded in 1859 by Col. Hoffman of the U.S. army and his command on the Arizona side of the Colorado River.Rate this question:
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- 31.
White Mountain Apache: The White Mountain Apache Reservation consists of ____ million acres (over 2,600 square miles) in east-central Arizona.
- A.
1.47
- B.
1.57
- C.
1.67
- D.
1.77
Correct Answer
C. 1.67Explanation
The correct answer is 1.67. The White Mountain Apache Reservation covers over 2,600 square miles in east-central Arizona.Rate this question:
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White Mountain Apache: The White Mountain Apache Reservation ranges in elevation from 2,600 feet in the Salt River Canyon on the southwest corner of the reservation to over _______ feet at the top of Mount Baldy, one of the tribe's sacred peaks.
- A.
11,400
- B.
14,100
- C.
14,000
- D.
11,000
Correct Answer
A. 11,400Explanation
The White Mountain Apache Reservation has a range of elevations, with the lowest point being 2,600 feet in the Salt River Canyon and the highest point being 11,400 feet at the top of Mount Baldy, which is considered a sacred peak for the tribe.Rate this question:
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White Mountain Apache: The White Mountain Apache Reservation includes some of the richest wildlife habitats in the state, and more than ___ miles of streams.
- A.
200
- B.
400
- C.
600
- D.
800
Correct Answer
B. 400Explanation
The White Mountain Apache Reservation is known for its abundant wildlife habitats and extensive stream network. The reservation encompasses a significant area that includes approximately 400 miles of streams, making it a prime location for various aquatic species and recreational activities such as fishing and boating.Rate this question:
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- 34.
White Mountain Apache: In July _____ Brevet Colonel (Major) John Green of the U.S. 1st Cavalry led a scouting expedition of more than 120 troops into the White Mountains area from Camp Goodwin and Camp Grant to the south.
- A.
1868
- B.
1869
- C.
1870
- D.
1871
Correct Answer
B. 1869Explanation
In July 1869, Brevet Colonel (Major) John Green of the U.S. 1st Cavalry led a scouting expedition of more than 120 troops into the White Mountains area from Camp Goodwin and Camp Grant to the south.Rate this question:
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White Mountain Apache: On ____ 16, 1870 the U.S. Military began construction of Camp Ord.
- A.
April
- B.
May
- C.
June
- D.
July
Correct Answer
B. MayExplanation
On May 16, 1870, the U.S. Military began construction of Camp Ord.Rate this question:
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White Mountain Apache: The Army abandoned Fort Apache in ____.
- A.
1922
- B.
1923
- C.
1924
- D.
1925
Correct Answer
A. 1922Explanation
The correct answer is 1922. This is the year when the Army abandoned Fort Apache.Rate this question:
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White Mountain Apache Places: Fort Apache Historic Park. This park offers a look at historic Fort Apache, and includes the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center Nohwike' Bágowa, as well as Kinishba Ruins, an archeological site and ancient settlement of the tribe. The park is located at the foot of Arizona's White Mountains, ____ miles northeast of Phoenix and 30 miles south of Pinetop.
- A.
130
- B.
140
- C.
150
- D.
160
Correct Answer
C. 150Explanation
The correct answer is 150 because the park is located at the foot of Arizona's White Mountains, 150 miles northeast of Phoenix and 30 miles south of Pinetop.Rate this question:
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- 38.
White Mountain Apache Places: Mount Baldy is the highest point in eastern Arizona, standing at _____ feet above sea level.
- A.
14,100
- B.
11,400
- C.
11,000
- D.
14,000
Correct Answer
B. 11,400Explanation
Mount Baldy is the highest point in eastern Arizona, standing at 11,400 feet above sea level.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Kaibab Paiute: The ____ members of the Kaibab Paiute Tribe speak a Uto-Aztecan language, in addition to English.
- A.
220
- B.
240
- C.
260
- D.
280
Correct Answer
B. 240Explanation
The correct answer is 240. This means that there are 240 members of the Kaibab Paiute Tribe who speak a Uto-Aztecan language, in addition to English.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Kaibab Paiute: The median age of tribal members is ___ years.
- A.
23.7
- B.
24.7
- C.
25.7
- D.
26.7
Correct Answer
C. 25.7Explanation
The correct answer is 25.7. This means that the median age of tribal members in the Kaibab Paiute community is 25.7 years.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute: The Kaibab Paiute can trace their ancestry back over ______ years to the Desert Culture.
- A.
9,000
- B.
10,000
- C.
11,000
- D.
12,000
Correct Answer
B. 10,000Explanation
The Kaibab Paiute can trace their ancestry back over 10,000 years to the Desert Culture. This suggests that the Kaibab Paiute people have a long and rich history that dates back to ancient times. It also indicates that they have a strong connection to their cultural heritage and have been able to preserve their traditions and way of life for thousands of years.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute: About ______ C.E. the Kaibab Paiute extended their geographic range to further into the Colorado Plateau.
- A.
1050
- B.
1150
- C.
1250
- D.
1350
Correct Answer
B. 1150Explanation
In 1150 C.E., the Kaibab Paiute expanded their territory into the Colorado Plateau. This suggests that they were able to successfully adapt and navigate the challenging terrain of the plateau, allowing them to extend their geographic range. This expansion may have been driven by factors such as population growth, resource availability, or the need to establish new trade routes. Overall, the year 1150 marks an important milestone in the history of the Kaibab Paiute tribe as they expanded their influence and presence in the Colorado Plateau region.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute: _____ marked the arrival of Spanish explorers into Kaibab Paiute lands.
- A.
1776
- B.
1777
- C.
1778
- D.
1779
Correct Answer
A. 1776Explanation
The correct answer is 1776. This marked the arrival of Spanish explorers into Kaibab Paiute lands.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute Places: Pipe Spring National Monument: Joint Visitor's Center and Museum, located just ___ miles west of Fredonia, Arizona, on state highway 389, is an oasis in the desert.
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
15
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 15Explanation
The correct answer is 15. The Pipe Spring National Monument, which includes a Joint Visitor's Center and Museum, is located 15 miles west of Fredonia, Arizona, on state highway 389. It is described as an oasis in the desert, suggesting that it is a refreshing and unique place in an otherwise arid environment.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute Places: In the _____, Mormon settlers, attracted by the water and grasslands that provided sustenance for their livestock, moved into the area surrounding Pipe Springs and built a substantial fort directly around the spring in order to strictly control water access.
- A.
1820s
- B.
1840s
- C.
1860s
- D.
1880s
Correct Answer
C. 1860sExplanation
In the 1860s, Mormon settlers moved into the area surrounding Pipe Springs and built a fort around the spring to control water access. They were attracted to the water and grasslands that could support their livestock. This indicates that the settlement and fort construction took place during this time period.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute Places: In _____, Pipe Spring was set aside as a National Monument to preserve this area's rich history.
- A.
1923
- B.
1924
- C.
1925
- D.
1926
Correct Answer
A. 1923Explanation
In 1923, Pipe Spring was set aside as a National Monument to preserve the rich history of the Kaibab Paiute Places.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Kaibab Paiute: Around _____, Mormon settlers began to move into the Kaibab Paiute homeland and establish ranches around Kaibab Paiute water sources, thus controlling access.
- A.
1860
- B.
1861
- C.
1862
- D.
1863
Correct Answer
D. 1863Explanation
In 1863, Mormon settlers started to move into the Kaibab Paiute homeland and establish ranches near their water sources. This allowed the settlers to gain control over the access to these water sources, which was crucial for the survival of the Kaibab Paiute people. This event marked a significant change in the dynamics of the region, as the settlers' presence and control over resources greatly impacted the Kaibab Paiute community.Rate this question:
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Kaibab Paiute: The Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation, located on the Arizona Strip in Northern Arizona, is located about 50 miles north of the Grand Canyon. The reservation lands total _____ acres and straddle Coconino and Mohave counties.
- A.
120,840
- B.
128,040
- C.
140,280
- D.
148,020
Correct Answer
A. 120,840Explanation
The Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation is located in Northern Arizona, about 50 miles north of the Grand Canyon. It straddles Coconino and Mohave counties. The total land area of the reservation is 120,840 acres.Rate this question:
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