Northwest Coast Culture and Practices

The video explores the Northwest Coast tribes, highlighting their fishing lifestyle, cultural practices, and tools. It delves into their migration history, settlement patterns, and social structures, emphasizing the importance of clans and bravery. The tribes' connection to nature and spirituality is also discussed.

What common activity did the Northwest Coast people share despite their different languages?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

• Trading

What materials did the Northwest Coast people use to create their clothing?

• Leather and fur

• Cotton and wool

• Silk and linen

• Bark and animal hides

What was the primary purpose of the totem poles created by the Northwest Coast people?

• To mark territory boundaries

• To function as musical instruments

• To represent animals and spirits

• To serve as religious idols

Which of the following was NOT a material used by the Northwest Coast people for their tools?

• Bone

• Iron

• Plastic

• Stone

How did the Northwest Coast people view the natural world?

• As a spiritual entity

• As a resource to exploit

• As a dangerous place

• As a place to avoid

What is the most widely accepted theory about how the Northwest Coast people arrived in North America?

• By flying in from Australia

• By migrating from Africa

• By sailing from Europe

• By crossing a land bridge from Asia

What was the significance of the dance of the bear in the Northwest Coast culture?

• It was a form of entertainment

• It was a religious ritual

• It was a storytelling tradition

• It was a hunting technique

Why was it forbidden to marry someone from the same clan in Northwest Coast culture?

• To follow religious beliefs

• To prevent inbreeding

• To strengthen clan alliances

• To maintain clan purity

What was the primary function of the smokehouse in a Northwest Coast village?

• To house animals

• To hold ceremonies

• To preserve fish

• To store tools

What was the role of bravery in the Northwest Coast culture?

• To win battles

• To gain wealth

• To prove leadership

• To entertain others