Psychologists sometimes speak of native (inborn) intelligence, but the following quiz is something quite different: a chance to test how much you know about Native American history and contemporary life.

Why is “Jeep Cherokee” an acceptable product name when “Jeep Chicano” or “Jeep Chinese” would be considered offensive? Why have the “tomahawk chop” and Native American mascots often been acceptable at athletic events, when other racial caricatures are not?

The answer, in part, is that anti-Indian prejudice does not receive as much attention as do other forms of racism. To counter this lack of attention, the following 10-item test will probe your knowledge of Native American issues. At the end, you’ll receive a personalized score and access to source notes for all the items.

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