Native Americans of the California-Intermountain Region

Which of the following best describes the climate of the Great Basin in the California-Intermountain cultural region?

• Mild with a variety of environments

• Extreme heat and cold with limited rainfall

• Hot and humid with frequent rain showers

• Cool and rainy with moderate temperatures

What was the primary reason for American Indians in the Great Basin to be nomadic?

• They preferred to constantly explore new areas

• They were forced to move due to conflicts with other tribes

• They needed to find new sources of food after depleting resources

• They enjoyed the challenge of adapting to different environments

Which tribes made the California-Intermountain cultural region their home?

• Shoshones and Paiutes

• Miwoks and Pomos

• Pomos and Shoshones

• Paiutes and Miwoks

What type of trees covered the coastal mountains in the California-Intermountain cultural region?

• Oak trees

• Redwood trees

• Willow trees

• Pine trees

How did the Pomos use redwood trees in building their homes?

• They used the bark to make beads

• They used the branches to weave baskets

• They used the trunks to build their homes

• They used the leaves for medicinal purposes

What did the Pomos use as a form of currency?

• Beads made from seashells

• Feathers from birds

• Clamshells

• Redwood bark

What materials did the Pomos use to weave their baskets?

• Roots, grasses, bark, and small willow shoots

• Redwood bark, feathers, and shells

• Oak leaves, pine needles, and twigs

• Seashells, beads, and feathers

How did the Pomos shape clamshells into beads?

• They carved them with sharp stones

• They melted them and molded them into shape

• They broke them into pieces and shaped them

• They used special tools made from animal bones

What were the artifacts made by the Pomos decorated with?

• Shells, beads, and feathers

• Leaves, flowers, and twigs

• Stones, bones, and teeth

• Fur, feathers, and animal skins

Which of the following best describes the California-Intermountain cultural region?

• A desert with extreme heat and cold

• A coastal area with a mild climate and rich resources

• A mountainous region with dense forests

• A grassland with abundant wildlife