Miwok Tribe

What region does the Miwok tribe live in?

• Central Valley

• Coast

• Mountains

• Desert

The Miwoks did NOT eat...

• Berries

• Acorns

• Trout

• Bears

What did the Miwoks use as a tool?

• Deer antlers

• Tree branches

• Rabbit ears

• Berry bushes

What landform was near the Miwok tribe?

• San Juaquin River

• Mojave Desert

• Sacramento River

• Sierra Nevadas

What were their homes called?

• Assembly houses

• Umacha

• Teepee

• Kotcha

What was Mugwort plant used for?

• Helping with sickness and colds

• Bait to catch fish

• Building homes and other structures

• Weaving baskets

What kinds of baskets did the Miwok make?

• Woven Baskets

• Knitted Baskets

• Coiled Baskets

• Net baskets

What materials did the Miwok use to build their homes?

• Animal hides, plants, and mud

• Bark, pine needles, & mud

• Pine needles, animal hides, and sticks

• Mud, bark, and plants

What did they use for hunting?

• snare

• antlers

• spears

• bow & arrow

What were assembly houses used for?

• Sleeping

• Cooking

• Storing food

• Ceremonies, dances, and other gatherings