Ghost Dance movement
It spread through western Native communities in the late 1800s. This topic is part of Native American History within History. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Ghost Dance movement trivia questions
The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement among whom?
Answer: Native American peoples
Bonus fact: It spread through western Native communities in the late 1800s.
Which Paiute religious leader founded the movement?
Answer: Wovoka
Bonus fact: Wovoka preached renewal and reunion with the dead.
Fear of the Ghost Dance helped contribute to which 1890 tragedy?
Answer: Wounded Knee massacre
Bonus fact: Federal authorities viewed the movement as a threat.
The events at Wounded Knee were closely tied to fear surrounding what religious movement?
Answer: Ghost Dance
Bonus fact: U.S. authorities viewed the Ghost Dance movement as a threat.