_____ was created to organize against the use of Indian images and names for logos and symbols or mascots in sports,

National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media

How does the Peoria Tribe of Indians feel about the University of Illinois’ mascot? .

They feel that the mascot does not represent or honor their heritage.

How does the use of Native American logos, nicknames, mascots, and caricatures affect children in our society?

It gives inaccurate perceptions of Native Americans and their culture.

Which of the following statements is true?

Both Native and other races are offended by the use of Native mascots

Who said mascots harm the self-identity, self-concept, and self-esteem of our people."

American Indian Mental Health Association of Minnesota

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1
_____ was created to organize against the use of Indian images and names for logos and symbols or mascots in sports,
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Native American Rights Fund
National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media
2
Which of the following have been involved in mascot controversies?
Non-native people
University sports teams
All answers are correct
Native American people
3
_____ is the University of Illinois team mascot.
Chief Illiniwek
Chief Wahoo
The Skins
4
The NAACP issued a resolution that _____.
called its members to unite with local efforts to end Native Mascots
called sports teams to stop using Native Mascots
All of the above
called for the boycott of merchandise that includes Native mascot imagery
5
How does the Peoria Tribe of Indians feel about the University of Illinois’ mascot? .
They feel that they should keep their mouths shut and get their degree.
They feel that the mascot does not represent or honor their heritage.
They are embarrassed because the Indian is always falling down drunk.
They are proud because the mascot portrays a strong Native American man
6
How does the use of Native American logos, nicknames, mascots, and caricatures affect children in our society?
It gives inaccurate perceptions of Native Americans and their culture.
All children in our society are afraid of Native Americans
All children in our society place Native Americans on a pedestal.
All children in our society have no respect for Native Americans
7
Which of the following nicknames might be offensive to Native Americans
Redskins
Apaches
Chiefs
All answers are correct
8
A survey in Indian Country Today found that about _____ of the respondents felt the use of Native mascots are offensive
80%
20%
5%
95%
9
Who did Arcadia get permission from to name there mascots the Apaches?
SCAT Council
A special ballot measure of the WMAT
Alchesay High School
WMAT Council
10
What is the mascot name of Arcadia High School?
Warrior
Redskins
Apache
Indian
11
Which of the following statements is true?
Both Native and other races are offended by the use of Native mascots
The U.S. Constitution protects Native mascots
All non-Native people feel it is an honor to use Native mascots
Only Native American people find the use of Native mascots offensive.
12
Tribal governments have _____.
not always acted in the best interest of all of their citizens
All answers are correct
consented to the use of Native American logos, mascots, and nicknames
opposed the use of Native American logos, mascots, and nicknames
13
The award-winning documentary film _____ highlights Charlene Teters's battle against American Indian mascots in sports
Changing Mascots
In Whose Honor
Gunsmoke
The Fighting Illini
14
Who is involved in the University of Illinois mascot controversy?
People trying to remove the mascot because it stereotypes Natives
Trustees that think there are bigger problems that actually matter
People that are trying to protect the mascot and think it honors Natives
All answers are correct
15
Who said mascots harm the self-identity, self-concept, and self-esteem of our people."
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
American Indian Movement
American Indian Mental Health Association of Minnesota
U.S. Department of Civil Rights

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