Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

What did the Pacific Northwest peoples believe about living things?

• All living things had rights that should be respected.

• Only animals had rights that should be respected.

• Only plants had rights that should be respected.

• Living things had no rights.

Chief Seattle was the leader of the Suquamish and (a)   people.

What was the purpose of carving totem poles by Pacific Northwest groups such as the Tlingit?

• To chronicle clan and family histories.

• To serve as religious symbols.

• To mark territorial boundaries.

• To use as tools for hunting.

The Makah people made their home on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of (a)  

What was a potlatch ceremony used for among the Tlingit and Chinook families?

• To mark major life events such as weddings or changes of leader.

• To celebrate the harvest season.

• To prepare for hunting expeditions.

• To honor the spirits of ancestors.

Chief Seattle agreed to give over his people’s land to the (a)   government.

What special place did whale hunting hold in Makah life?

• It was a significant cultural and spiritual activity.

• It was a minor food source.

• It was primarily for trade purposes.

• It was a recreational activity.