Potlatches and Totem Poles: Traditions in the Pacific Northwest

What is the main purpose of a potlatch in the Pacific Northwest Native peoples' society?

• To strengthen societal bonds and promote the host's wealth

• To celebrate only marriage ceremonies

• To display totem poles

• To honor only dead chiefs

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a totem symbol in the passage?

• Lion

• Raven

• Bear

• Eagle

What does the act of burning a canoe during a potlatch symbolize?

• The host's wealth and ability to replace it

• A ritual to honor ancestors

• A way to cook food for guests

• A method to keep warm during the ceremony

What is carved at the top of the totem pole for the host's son's marriage?

• A raven

• A wolf

• A bear

• An eagle

What does the totem pole represent for the Pacific Northwest Native peoples?

• Family or clan emblems and ancestry

• A place to hang decorations

• A tool for hunting

• A religious artifact