Impact History Unit 1 lesson 3

Which word or phrase best describes the kind of landscape that shaped the lives of the Pomo people of California?

• dry

• forested

• very snowy

• extremely hot

Why were acorns traditionally so important to the Miwok people?

• They were used to plant new forests.

• B. They were used to make basic foods.

• C. They were used in children's activities

• D. They were used as bait for otters and beavers

“Southern California’s deserts do not have this same wealth of resources. There, groups such as the Cahuilla, the Serrano, and the Chemehuevi adapted to use the few plants that grow in the desert. The Cahuilla also developed irrigation systems to raise crops including corn, squash, beans, and melons. By digging ditches to feed into small lakes, the Cahuilla made use of the limited precipitation to sustain a vibrant culture.”

How did Southern California Indians like the Cahuilla traditionally obtain most of their food?

• from farming and fishing

• B. from hunting and fishing

• C. from gathering plants and hunting

• D. from gathering plants and farming

Which statement best describes the way in which Pacific Northwest peoples traditionally treated the forests of the area?

• They used the trees to make spiritual objects but not practical items.

• B. They mostly ignored the forests and instead found their food in the ocean

• C. They cut down so many trees that they could no longer support their way of life.

• D. They used only as many trees as necessary so that the forests were not destroyed.

“These [Tlingit] families often mark major life events, such as a wedding or a change of leader, with a ceremony known as a potlatch. At a potlatch, guests of the family receive gifts and enjoy feasting and music. The host is responsible for gift giving and sometimes can offer more than a hundred presents at a single potlatch. The host receives respect and standing among the community as a result of his or her generosity. Pacific Northwest peoples still hold potlatches today, and they are an important source of cultural identity for many people who live in the region.”

What is the best definition of the term potlatch?

• a guest who gives or receives a present at a Tlingit ceremony

• B. a ritual in which a community gives presents to its new leader

• given as a gift at a wedding ceremony

• D. a ritual in which the host gives away possessions as gifts to the guests

Which statement about the Tlingit and Navajo peoples is the most accurate?

• Nearby forests supply them with wood to carve

• They both live in the same part of North America

• They both traditionally obtained food in the same way

• Many words in their native tongues are probably related.