Tribes of Coastal Alaska Quiz

The ________________, ________________ and ________________ tribes lived in coastal Alaska.

• Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian

• Inuit, Aleut, Athabaskan

• Navajo, Apache, Hopi

• Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw

Answer explanation

The Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes are indigenous peoples of coastal Alaska, known for their rich cultural heritage and history. The other options refer to tribes from different regions.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

These tribes ________________ beavers, deer, elk, mink and bears and ________________ for salmon, halibut, candlefish, sea otters and seals to use for food, tools and clothes.

• hunted, fished

• gathered, hunted

• farmed, gathered

• traded, collected

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hunted, fished' because the tribes are described as hunting land animals like beavers and bears, and fishing for aquatic species like salmon and halibut for food, tools, and clothes.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

________________ trees were used for homes, tools, totem poles, canoes and even ________________.

• Cedar, clothing

• Oak, furniture

• Pine, paper

• Maple, syrup

Answer explanation

Cedar trees are known for their durability and versatility, making them ideal for constructing homes, tools, and canoes. Additionally, indigenous peoples used cedar fibers to create clothing, highlighting its importance in their culture.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Experts think these groups lived in large ________________ with ________________ that made important decisions.

• longhouses, leaders

• tents, elders

• villages, councils

• caves, chiefs

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'longhouses, leaders' because these groups are often associated with living in large communal structures and having leaders who made important decisions for the community.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

We have learned a lot about the Makah tribe from ________________ left behind; they did not leave any ________________ history.

• artifacts, written

• stories, oral

• paintings, visual

• songs, musical

Answer explanation

The Makah tribe's history is primarily understood through artifacts they left behind, as they did not document their history in written form. This makes 'artifacts' and 'written' the correct choices.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The Ozette Archaeological Site had been completely covered by a ________________.

• mudslide

• sandstorm

• avalanche

• flood

Answer explanation

The Ozette Archaeological Site was buried under a mudslide, which is a flow of mud and debris down a slope. This event effectively preserved the site, unlike a sandstorm, avalanche, or flood, which would not cover it in the same manner.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The Makah used their skills hunting ________________ and ________________ with other groups to become wealthy and powerful.

• whales, trading

• bears, fishing

• deer, farming

• buffalo, gathering

Answer explanation

The Makah became wealthy and powerful by hunting whales, which were a valuable resource, and engaging in trading with other groups, allowing them to acquire goods and strengthen their economy.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

________________ were built from large trees and faced the ocean.

• Plank houses

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Yurts

Answer explanation

Plank houses were constructed using large trees, making them suitable for coastal environments. They were designed to face the ocean, providing shelter and protection, unlike igloos, teepees, or yurts which have different materials and structures.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Potlatches were large ________________ held by families to ________________ special occasions.

• feasts, celebrate

• meetings, discuss

• gatherings, mourn

• ceremonies, commemorate

Answer explanation

Potlatches were large feasts held by families to celebrate special occasions. This choice accurately reflects the cultural significance of potlatches in honoring events and gatherings.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The ________________ Indians were related to the Clatsop Indians that met Lewis and Clark on their journey westward.

• Chinook

• Apache

• Navajo

• Sioux

Answer explanation

The Chinook Indians were closely related to the Clatsop Indians, both of whom lived in the Pacific Northwest. They interacted with Lewis and Clark during their expedition, making Chinook the correct answer.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9