Unit 3 Chapter 5 Peoples of the West Coast

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

• Desert climate
• Tropical climate

• rainy and mild climate

• Continental climate

How did the peoples of the West Coast survive?

• By farming crops and raising livestock.
• By trading with neighboring tribes for food.
• By relying solely on imported goods from other regions.
• By fishing, hunting, gathering, and utilizing natural resources.

What is one reason potlatches were held by chiefs?

• Potlatches were used to settle disputes among tribes.
• Potlatches were held by chiefs to celebrate a wedding .

• Potlatches were held to celebrate harvests.
• Potlatches were a form of religious ceremony.

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

• Their entire lives

• up to 15 years
• they did not trian at all

• up to 5 years

The peoples of the Northwest region built totem poles. What might they the represent?

• They were used solely for decoration and had no meaning.
• They represented personal achievements and individual stories.
• They represented families and their values.

• They indicated the wealth of the tribe and their trading power.

The Tlingit (Chilkat) made elaborate robes. Why were they very expensive?

• They were made from common fabrics and simple designs.
• They were mass-produced in factories.
• They were only worn by children and had no cultural significance.
• They were expensive due to intricate craftsmanship and that they took years to make.

What were ollas used for?

• Ollas were primarily used for decoration.
• Ollas were used as musical instruments.
• Ollas were used for storing liquids only.
• Ollas were used for storing and cooking food. and to hold water.

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

• Wooden masks
• Ceremonial drums
• Totem poles
• Stone carvings

Which tribe of the Northwest is best know for carving totem poles?

• Tlingit
• Chinook
• Haida
• Salish

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

• Chumash

• Haida
• Tlingit
• Chinook