History 1.3 - American Indians Northwest

​History Ch. 1.3 - Northwest Indian Tribes

American Indians of California

The Pomo Indians

• Located North of San Francisco

• Collected acorns

• Fished with nets

• Hunted deer, birds and small game

• Basket weaving played a large role in Pomo life and traditions

American Indians of California

The Miwok Indians

• Located along the coast

• They stalked deer, elk, and antelope.

• Oak trees provided acorns which was a major staple of their diet.

Multiple Choice

What was a major staple of the Miwok diet?

• Fish
• Wild game
• Acorns
• Berries

American Indians of California

The Cahuilla Indians

• Located SW CA near Arizonia border.

• They developed irrigation systems to raise crops, including corn, squash, beans, and melons.

• Dug ditches to feed stream water to plants.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Cedar tree considered important to the native peoples of the Pacific Northwest?

• The Cedar tree is primarily used for food and medicine.
• The Cedar tree is mainly valued for its aesthetic beauty in landscaping.
• The Cedar tree is important for its role in agriculture and crop production.
• The Cedar tree is important for shelter, tools, cultural practices, and spiritual significance.

American Indians of Pacific Northwest

Chief Seattle

• Was the leader of the Suquamish & Duwamish people near where we know now as Seattle, Washington.

• In 1855, he agreed to hand over his people's land to European settlers.

• The natives rebelled, Chief Seattle helped protect the Europeans, and as a result they named the city Seattle after him.

Multiple Choice

Why did the European settlers name the town of Seattle?

• Named after a famous explorer
• The town of Seattle was named after Chief Seattle after he help protect them from a revolt.

• Named after a local animal
• Named after a European city

American Indians of Pacific Northwest

Culture

• Native American groups such as the Tlingit carved Totem poles. They helped to chronicle family histories.

• Families often marked major life events with a ceremony known as a potlatch, where families would receive gifts, feasts, and music.

Multiple Choice

What Northwest Native American ceremony where families would receive gifts, feasts, and music?

• Potlatch
• Sun Dance
• Vision Quest
• Sweat Lodge