Native American Life in the Pacific Northwest: Tribes, Resources, and Culture

The video discusses the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on their use of the environment to meet needs for food, clothing, and shelter. It covers the geography, natural resources, traditional clothing, housing, diet, hunting practices, climate, transportation, and cultural practices of tribes like the Chinook, Kwakiutl, and Aida. The region's unique features, such as dense forests and waterways, are highlighted, along with cultural elements like totem poles and potlatches.

Which of the following tribes is NOT one of the major tribes of the Pacific Northwest?

• Navajo

• Aida

• Chinook

• Kwakiutl

In which states did the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest primarily reside?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Texas, New Mexico, Colorado

• Washington, Oregon, Northern California

• California, Nevada, Arizona

What type of wood was commonly used by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest for making clothing?

• Oak

• Maple

• Cedar

• Pine

What type of shelter did the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest live in?

• Mud huts

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Plank houses

Which of the following animals was NOT commonly hunted by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest?

• Elephants

• Sheep

• Mountain goats

• Elk

What was a significant food source for the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest?

• Salmon

• Corn

• Rice

• Potatoes

What was the climate like in the Pacific Northwest where the Native Americans lived?

• Arid desert

• Tropical

• Mild summers and cold winters

• Hot and dry

Which of the following was a common mode of transportation for the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest?

• Camels

• Horses

• Bicycles

• Boats

What cultural artifact is the Pacific Northwest Native Americans known for?

• Great Wall

• Stonehenge

• Pyramids

• Totem poles

What activity was NOT part of the cultural practices of the Pacific Northwest Native Americans?

• Surfing

• Dancing

• Singing

• Carving