Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

What is the geographical extent of the Pacific Northwest region as described in the passage?

• From southern Alaska to northern California

• From southern California to northern Alaska

• From eastern Canada to western Canada

• From the Great Basin to the Pacific Ocean

Which tribes are mentioned as part of the Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest?

• Tlingits, Salishes, Haidas, Kwakwaka’wakw

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca

• Inuit, Aleut, Yupik, Chukchi

What is the climate like in the Pacific Northwest according to the passage?

• Mild with temperatures ranging from 35°F to 65°F

• Extreme with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 100°F

• Dry with very little rainfall

• Cold with temperatures below freezing

Why did the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest not develop agriculture?

• They got enough food from their environment

• They lacked the knowledge of farming

• The land was not suitable for farming

• They preferred hunting and gathering

What is a potlatch as described in the passage?

• A long and elaborate ceremony to mark life events

• A type of traditional clothing

• A tool used for fishing

• A type of dwelling used by the tribes

What role did totem poles play in the Pacific Northwest Native American culture?

• They were raised to commemorate events during potlatches

• They were used as hunting tools

• They served as religious symbols

• They were used to store food

What is the significance of giving away property in the Pacific Northwest Native American society?

• It was a way to gain respect and aid

• It was a method to accumulate wealth

• It was a form of punishment

• It was a way to avoid taxes