FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
NATIVE AMERICANS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Lakota name for a horse is sun’ka wakan or “holy/mysterious dog.” Peter explains the Dakota and Lakota believe the horse came as a gift from the Wakíŋyaŋ (Thunder Beings); in fact, horses are all members of “horse nation.” The Horse Nation represents the West and a connection to the spirit world.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Nez Perce, or Nimíipuu, have long been known as horse people. By selectively breeding horses they developed the Appaloosa, a distinctive line known for its endurance, strength, and beautiful spotted coat.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Spanish Mustang is the original Native American breed. It descends from the horses of the Conquistadors and Native Americans, and developed on the plains of the American West, growing stronger and thriftier through natural selection.