The Northwest Coast and Arctic

A boat made from a large, hollowed-out log is:

• dugout

• harpoon

• potlatch

• barter

To exchange goods usually without using money is to:

• argue

• quarrel

• discuss

• barter

A special Native American gathering or celebration with feasting and dancing is called a

• dugout

• potlatch

• pit house

• clan

A clan is a group of ________________ that are related to one another.

• cousins

• medicine people

• families

• holy people

A harpoon is a long spear with a sharp shell point.

• true

• false

Pit house was partially built over a hole in the earth so some could ____________________.

• be above ground.

• be underground

What does a totem pole represent?

• family's history and importance

• the clan's beliefs

• the animals

• religious beliefs

The Northwest Coast stretches along the _____________ from northern California to Alaska.

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the Northwest Coast not filled with?

• forests

• rivers

• ice

• deserts

The Arctic regions is very warm and experiences lots of droughts.

• True

• False