Northwest Coast Peoples Test 3

How did the Northwest Coast peoples contact the spirits?

• Through visions, dreams, and dances

• Through written language

• Through modern technology

• Through scientific experiments

What method did the Northwest Coast peoples use to pass down their history?

• Written books

• Storytelling, totem poles, or carvings

• Digital recordings

• Paintings on canvas

What was the purpose of the First Salmon Rite?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To help them catch more fish

• To honor the sun

• To welcome new settlers

Who were the shamans among the Northwest Coast peoples?

• Warriors

• Medicine women or men

• Farmers

• Traders

What negative impact did the fur trade have?

• It brought wealth to everyone

• It brought many animals close to extinction

• It improved animal populations

• It had no impact on animals

What did the trade with Russians, British, and Americans bring besides goods?

• Peace

• Disease

• New technology

• Education

What industries brought many new settlers to the Northwest Coast?

• Fish canning, lumber, and gold

• Textiles, pottery, and farming

• Technology, banking, and tourism

• Education, healthcare, and sports

What was a consequence of new settlers arriving in the Northwest Coast?

• Native Americans gained more land

• Native Americans lost their homes

• Native Americans became wealthier

• Native Americans built new cities

Where do many Northwest Coast people live today?

• In cities

• On reservations

• In foreign countries

• In isolated villages

What do many Northwest Coast people still honor today?

• Their culture and traditions

• Modern technology

• Foreign customs

• New languages