Native Healing Traditions Quiz: How Well Do You Know Them?

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Long before there ever were hospitals, there were healing practices of the people of America's native nations. They utilized herbal remedies, sweat lodges, purification rites, storytelling, and spiritual rituals. What these practices weren't just about far from it, in fact was disease-curing; these practices were balancing of body, mind, spirit, and community. Many of these, to this day, continue to be revered and practiced, and in some cases in conjunction with Western medicine. This quiz will briefly touch upon understanding of Native healing practices, their importance to culture, and how American medicine still draws upon those traditions.

Which tribe is famous for their “Talking Circle” healing practice?

  • Apache

  • Lakota

  • Cherokee

  • Inuit

The “Sweat Lodge” ceremony is primarily used for:

  • Initiation into warfare

  • Cleansing and purification

  • Agricultural planning

  • Storytelling

Traditional Native healing often involves:

  • Prescription medication

  • Surgery

  • Spiritual ceremonies and herbal remedies

  • Modern psychotherapy

The Navajo practice of “Hózhó” primarily emphasizes:

  • Physical strength

  • Hunting skills

  • Spiritual harmony

  • Oral storytelling

Which of the following is a common Native American healing tool?

  • Talking stick

  • Stethoscope

  • Syringe

  • X-ray machine

In Native medicine, the balance of which elements is considered essential?

  • Earth, fire, water, air

  • Gold, silver, copper, iron

  • Sun, moon, stars, sky

  • Mind, body, spirit, money

Which Native American practice involves using smoke from sacred herbs for purification?

  • Sweat lodge

  • Smudging

  • Vision quest

  • Herbalism

Which plant is considered sacred and commonly used in Native healing rituals?

  • Sage

  • Basil

  • Lavender

  • Mint

The “Medicine Wheel” represents:

  • Healing songs

  • The cycle of seasons

  • A ceremonial drum

  • The four directions and balance

“Vision Quests” are intended to:

  • Heal illnesses

  • Receive spiritual guidance

  • Hunt for food

  • Build communities

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