Northwest Coast Native Americans

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Which of the following areas are not a part of the Northwest Coast region? Washington, Oregon, Montana, California

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Montana

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The climate in the Northwest cultural region is best described as:

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Mild and heavy rain

Front

What was a potlatch?

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A party where guests were given gifts to show how wealthy the hosts were.

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The home in the Northwest Coast region were made out of cedar trees. These homes were called:

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Plank house

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Which weapon was NOT used by the Northwest Native Americans to hunt for food? Cone-shaped traps, Fishing hooks, Spears, Bow and arrow

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Bow and arrow

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What did Native Americans of the Northwest coast make to help travel the coast and streams in search of food?

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Canoes

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Clothing in this cultural region was made from: Cedar bark, Silk, Wool, Cotton

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Cedar bark

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These native americans were very talented artists who were known for their handcrafted: Tools, Pottery, Shoes, Totem poles

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Totem poles

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Why did the northwest region eat many fish?

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They lived near the Pacific ocean and streams

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Which of the following was not a reason to hold a potlatch?
to celebrate a birth,
a marriage ceremony,
completing a new totem pole

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to celebrate a winter holiday