Native Americans of the Plateau

Which Native American tribes lived in the Plateau region?

• Kutenais, Walla Wallas, Coeur d’Alenes, Cayuses, Nez Perce

• Cherokee, Sioux, Apache, Navajo, Iroquois

• Inuit, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian

• Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Apache, Pueblo

What is the climate like in the Plateau region?

• Extreme with hot summers and cold winters

• Mild with moderate temperatures year-round

• Tropical with high humidity and rainfall

• Arid with very little rainfall

What is the significance of salmon to the Nez Perce?

• It is a sacred food source and part of a religious ritual

• It is used only for trading purposes

• It is considered a pest and avoided

• It is only eaten during special occasions

What activities do the Nez Perce engage in during the summer?

• Searching for wild plants and berries

• Building pithouses for winter

• Fishing for salmon in the rivers

• Telling stories and myths by the fire

How do the Nez Perce construct their winter homes?

• By digging a pit and building a cone-shaped frame above it

• By using wooden planks and nails

• By stacking stones and covering them with mud

• By weaving branches and leaves together

What is the role of women in the Nez Perce community during the summer?

• Finding, harvesting, and preserving plant foods

• Hunting deer and caribou

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Trading with neighboring tribes

Where does the Nez Perce tribe live today?

• On a reservation in north-central Idaho

• In urban areas across the United States

• In traditional pithouses in the mountains

• On the coast of Oregon