Potlatches and Totem Poles: Traditions in the Pacific Northwest
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English
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5th Grade
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Kenneth Smith
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a totem symbol in the passage?
Lion
Raven
Bear
Eagle
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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