Athabascan Culture Area Reading & Quiz

Where is the Athabascan Culture Area located?

• East of the Brooks Mountain Range

• North of the Brooks Mountain Range

• South of the Brooks Mountain Range

• West of the Brooks Mountain Range

What is the social structure of the Athabascans?

• Patrilineal system

• Matrilineal system

• Bilateral system

• Egalitarian system

What were the Athabascans known for hunting?

• Elk and bison

• Deer and moose

• Caribou and bear

• Salmon and rabbits

What material did the Athabascans use to make snowshoes?

• Leather

• Rubber

• Birch and rawhide

• Plastic

What were Athabascan clothing made of?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Animal hides

• Wool

How many different Athabascan languages are there in Alaska?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What was the common belief system of the Alaskan Athabascan groups?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

What were potlatches used for in Athabascan culture?

• To celebrate a festival

• To mark a death

• To celebrate a wedding

• To mark a birth

What did the Athabascans give away during potlatches?

• Art and handcrafted items

• Food and possessions

• Money and jewelry

• Clothing and tools

What were the important features of the potlatch ceremony?

• Dance and music

• Recitation of family histories and bloodlines

• Sports and games

• Cooking and feasting