Unit 3 Chapter 5 Peoples of the West Coast

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What type of climate did the Native American tribes of the Northwest region experience?

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rainy and mild climate

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How did the peoples of the West Coast survive?

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By fishing, hunting, gathering, and utilizing natural resources.

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What is one reason potlatches were held by chiefs?

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Potlatches were held by chiefs to celebrate a wedding.

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Kuksu priests had to go through extensive training. What is the longest period of time that they might have stayed in training?

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Their entire lives

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What might totem poles represent for the peoples of the Northwest region?

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They represented families and their values.

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Why were Tlingit (Chilkat) robes very expensive?

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They were expensive due to intricate craftsmanship and that they took years to make.

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What were ollas used for?

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Ollas were used for storing and cooking food and to hold water.

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The Pacific Northwest Native American tribes were best known for carving what?

Back

Totem poles

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Which tribe of the Northwest is best known for carving totem poles? Options: Tlingit, Chinook, Haida, Salish

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Tlingit

Front

Which tribe of the West Coast peoples were best known for building highly decorated boats (canoes)?

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Chumash