Unit 8: Chapter 4

Who was Ishi?

• The last known member of the Yahi tribe

• A Spanish missionary

• A gold miner from the 1840s

• A railroad worker

What was the estimated population of Native Americans in California when the first Spanish settlers arrived?

• About 300,000

• About 500,000

• Less than 100,000

• About 150,000

What was a major food source for many Native American tribes in California?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Acorns

• Rice

What type of houses did the southern tribes in California build?

• Umacha

• Igloos

• Tules

• Dugout canoes

What was obsidian used for by Native Americans in California?

• Cooking utensils

• Building houses

• Making jewelry

• Crafting tools and weapons

What role did canoes play in the culture of California tribes?

• Used exclusively by shamans

• Essential for trade and transportation

• Mainly used for fishing

• Used for ceremonial purposes only

What happened to the Native American population as a result of contact with Europeans?

• They thrived due to new technologies

• Population doubled

• Devastated by diseases and conflict

• Unaffected due to isolation

What was the primary purpose of the missions established by Spanish missionaries?

• To explore and map the territory

• To serve as military bases

• To trade with Native Americans

• To educate and convert Native Americans to Christianity

What is the World Renewal Ceremony?

• A ritual to celebrate the harvest

• A gold mining festival

• A dance marking the beginning of a new year for the Wiyot tribe

• A Spanish celebration of conquest

How has the population of Native Americans in California changed from the time of the first Spanish explorers to today?

• Doubled

• Increased slightly

• Remained the same

• Decreased significantly