Question 1: What was the original name of Devils Tower?
A Bear Lodge
B Wolf’s Peak
C Eagle Rock
Originally known as Bear Lodge, the name reflects significant cultural ties to the Native tribes. The name was later changed to Devils Tower based on a mistranslation during a 1875 expedition led by Colonel Richard Irving Dodge.
Correct Answer: Bear Lodge
Question 2: Who proclaimed Devils Tower as the nation’s first national monument?
A Thomas Jefferson
B Theodore Roosevelt
C Abraham Lincoln
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower as the nation’s first national monument in 1906, marking a significant step in the United States’ conservation efforts, especially for natural landmarks.
Correct Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Question 3: Which tribes are mentioned as having a historical connection to Devils Tower?
A Navajo, Mohican, and Pawnee
B Sioux, Iroquois, and Apache
C Arapaho, Crow, and Cheyenne
The Arapaho, Crow, and Cheyenne tribes are mentioned as historically linked to Devils Tower, each with unique oral traditions regarding the site’s creation, highlighting its cultural significance.
Correct Answer: Arapaho, Crow, and Cheyenne