CA Coastal Natives_Hups

How many Native American tribes lived in California prior to the 1700s?

•  Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 500

Where did the Hupa settle after arriving in California?

•  Southern California

• Central Valley

• Northern Coast

• Sierra Nevada

How were Hupa villages organized?

•  One large tribe

• Several villages with a rich headman in each

• Clusters of small families without leaders

• Traveling form place to place

What material did the Hupa use to build their houses?

• Adobe bricks

• Stone

• Wood planks from cedar or fir trees

• Straw and mud

Who moved in with whom after a Hupa marriage?

• The husband moved in with the wife’s family

• The wife moved in with the husband’s family

• The couple built a new house

• The couple stayed with the headman

What type of clothing did Hupa women wear during special ceremonies?

• headdresses made of feathers

• Wool robes dyed with natural colors

• Long skirts made of deerskin and grasses decorated with shells and beads

• Painted ponchos with beadwork

What game did Hupa boys play that was similar to lacrosse?

• Stick guessing game

• A ball game

• Hunting simulations

• Jump rope

What art forms were the Hupa known for?

• Paintings and pottery

• Wood carvings and shell carvings

• Stone statues and beadwork

• Jewelry and metalwork

What type of shells did the Hupa use as currency?

• Abalone

• Dentalium

• Clam

• Oyster

How has Hupa history been passed down through generations?

• Written records and books

• Oral traditions such as stories, songs, and ceremonies

• Historical documents stored in libraries

• Pictographs and carvings