California Coastal Indians

Which groups did not have tribes, but rather communities?

• Hupa and Yurok

• Chumash and Miwok

• Hupa and Chumash

• Miwok and Yurok

Why did the Hupa stand in the smoke of their fire?

• It was part of their 10 day dance ritual.

• To ward of disease.

• To hide their smell before going hunting.

• To keep warm in the cold.

Which group settled near San Francisco?

• Miwok

• Yurok

• Chumash

• Hupa

What did the Miwok do with acorns?

• They used them to make necklaces.

• They used them to attract deer, so they could hunt them.

• They made breads and mush out of them.

• They made soup.

What did the Yurok think that a women priestess could do?

• Cast a spell on enemies.

• Make people happy.

• Make more fish to catch.

• They could cure illnesses.

What was different about Chumash homes?

• They were very large and could hold 40 to 50 people.

• They were made by hand.

• They were made out of natural resources.

• They were painted bright colors.

What was a Yurok canoe made out of?

• Tule

• Redwood Trees

• Tar

• Wood found on the beach

What was different about Chumash canoes?

• They were very small

• They were lined with tar to make them waterproof.

• They could go really fast.

• They were very light weight.

What kind of houses did the Hupa build?

• Dome shaped houses

• Plank Houses

• Houses made out of Palm Fronds

• Adobe Houses

What did ALL the Coastal Indian Tribes have in common?

• They all had 10 day dance ceremonies.

• They all used acorns as their main source of food.

• They all built dome shaped houses.

• They all caught and ate fish.