Northwest Native Americans Review

Front

Based on the map, which state is included in the Northwest Coast Cultural Region? Oregon, Texas, Florida, New York

Back

Oregon

Front

Why might the location of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region have influenced the lifestyle of its inhabitants?

Back

Proximity to the Pacific Ocean provided abundant resources like fish and timber.

Front

What material did the Northwest Coastal Indians primarily use to build their longhouses?

Back

Cedar planks

Front

What material were the large rectangular homes described in the text primarily made from?

Back

Cedar wood planks

Front

What material was commonly used by the people of the northwest coast to make clothing?

Back

Cedar

Front

Why do you think cedar was an important material for making clothing among the people of the northwest coast? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Back

Cedar was easy to find and could be made into cloth by pounding and shredding it.

Front

Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as being hunted by Native Americans in the Northwest Coastal region? Black-tailed deer, Elk, Mountain goat, Buffalo

Back

Buffalo

Front

What did the people of the Northwest Coast rely on for their food supply?

Back

Hunting and gathering

Front

Which of the following animals was commonly eaten by people living near coastal waters and rivers? Salmon, Cow, Chicken, Deer

Back

Salmon

Front

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a food source from coastal waters and rivers? Shellfish, Walrus, Chicken, Halibut

Back

Chicken