Northwest Coast Native Americans

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Native Americans of the Northwest coast used natural resources available to them from their environment. Massive ________________ were carved from cedar trees and were used to perform daily tasks.

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Canoes

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Clothing in this cultural region was made from: Cedar bark, Silk, Wool, Cotton

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Cedar bark

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These native americans were very talented artists who were known for their handcrafted: Tools, Pottery, Shoes, Totem poles

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Totem poles

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Why did the northwest region live in plank houses?

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They lived in forests where there were many trees.

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Why did the northwest region eat many fish?

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They lived near streams and rivers.

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Which region do you see in the picture? (Think of Never Eat Soggy Waffles!)

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Northwest

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What land forms were in the Northwest Coast? Options: plains, desert, oceans, mountains, forests, coasts, cliffs, desert, islands, bays.

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oceans, mountains, forests, coasts

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What kind of tree is their homes made out of? Options: Oak, Maple, Cedar, None of the above

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Cedar

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What were the homes of the Northwest Coast people called? Options: Pueblos, Longhouses, Teepees

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Longhouses

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What were the totem pole raising parties of the Northwest Coast tribes called?

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Potlatches