Northwest Tribes

What natural sounds were prevalent in the Pacific Northwest before European settlement?

• Breeze from the ocean and waves crashing

• Birds chirping and rivers flowing

• Wind howling and leaves rustling

• Rainfall and thunder

What is one way we learn about early Native American culture?

• By observing modern practices

• Through oral traditions

• By studying artifacts

• Through ancient texts

What theory explains the migration of the first Americans?

• They flew in from other continents

• They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean

• They were native to North America

• They crossed a land bridge from Asia

What was a major component of the diet of the Pacific Northwest tribes?

• Salmon

• Corn

• Buffalo

• Rice

What material was primarily used to build plank houses?

• Stone

• Bamboo

• Brick

• Cedar wood

What was a potlatch?

• A type of fishing technique

• A method of hunting

• A ceremonial feast

• A traditional dance

What role did women play in the Northwest Native American societies?

• They were primarily hunters

• They were warriors

• They were responsible for weaving and homemaking

• They led the tribes

What was the significance of totem poles?

• They were religious symbols

• They told stories about families

• They marked territorial boundaries

• They were used for navigation

What was one consequence of European colonization for the Native Americans?

• Increased land ownership

• Improved health conditions

• Introduction of new crops

• Loss of land and resources

What is important for Native Americans today regarding their culture?

• To forget their history

• To preserve their customs and spirituality

• To abandon old traditions

• To assimilate completely into modern society