Native Americans of Califronia

Why were early California tribes diverse from each other?

• Because the geography kept them isolated

• Because they spoke different languages

What helped American Indians in the Northwest survive year-round?

•   They could only hunt large animals

• They could fish, hunt, and gather food

What was the most important natural resource for Northwest tribes?

• The ocean

• The redwood tree

What did Northeast tribes trade to get things they needed?

• Obsidian

• Gold

How was the weather in the Northeast described?

• Always warm and sunny

• Unpredictable and extreme

Where did Central California tribes live?

• Only along the coast

• In many different areas including coast, valleys, and mountains

Why could Central California tribes live a settled life?

• Because of the suitable climate

• Because they moved around often

What did Southern California Indian homes look like?

• Square-shaped with wooden doors

• Cone-shaped with branches and leaves

How did native peoples' lives change when settlers arrived?

• Their lives stayed exactly the same

• Their lives changed forever

What did Spanish settlers want to find in California?

• Gold and land

• Food and water