California Studies Weekly Quiz #8

What effects did the Shasta Dam have on the McCloud River salmon, and what did the Winnemem Wintu tribe do to try to get them back?

• The salmon population increased, and the tribe celebrated with a feast

• The salmon population decreased, and the tribe built a dam to block the river

• The salmon population decreased, and the tribe protested against the dam construction

• The salmon population increased, and the tribe relocated to a different river

The Modoc tribe built the buildings shown in the picture where they prayed and had other religious ceremonies. What are they called?

• Cathedrals

• Sweathouses

• Missions

• Tepees

In order to protect themselves from the cold winters, some tribes...

• Moved their homes to the beach for winter

• Used animal skins to cover the outside of their homes

• Built their homes mostly underground

• Moved multiple families into a single home

In the Yahi tribe, chiefs...

• Did not have to work and were given everything they needed by the rest of the tribe

• Worked harder than any other members

• Were women and the spiritual leaders of the tribe

• Were the eldest members of the tribe and worshipped for their wisdom

Ishi was believed to be the last surviving member of the tribe.

• Modoc

• Yahi

• Achomawi

• Winnemem Wintu

American Indians would fill the canoes they were working on with hot water in order to...

• Soften the wood to add seats

• Test them for cracks

• Seal the wood from water

• Protect the wood from damage by termites

The Achomawi and Atsugewi got along well with other tribes and often...

• Fought over land and resources

• Stole horses and crops

• Married into them

• Traded goods such as acorn flour and tule baskets

May 30, 1914, Mount Lassen erupted without warning, spilling hot lava 1,000 feet down the side of the mountain and melting snow causing...

• Flash flooding

• Wildfires

• Earthquakes

• Mud slides

What is California's state animal?

• White-tailed deer

• Timber wolf

• Grizzly bear

• Coyote

What effect did white settlement of California have on the Yana tribe?

• The tribe became more prosperous and powerful

• The tribe was wiped out due to diseases and conflicts

• The tribe migrated to a different region

• The tribe formed an alliance with the settlers