Native American History and Culture

The video explores the history and culture of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest. It covers their migration, settlement, daily life, and the impact of European contact. The importance of preserving Native American culture today is emphasized.

What is one way we learn about early Native American culture?

• Through oral traditions only

• By exploring artifacts

• By reading ancient texts

• Through modern technology

What theory explains how the first Americans arrived in North America?

• They sailed from Europe

• They crossed a land bridge from Asia

• They were always in North America

• They flew in from Africa

Which of the following was a major part of the diet of the Northwest Native Americans?

• Buffalo

• Salmon

• Rice

• Corn

What were plank houses primarily made from?

• Metal

• Stone

• Clay

• Cedar wood

What was a potlatch?

• A ceremonial feast

• A type of fishing tool

• A traditional dance

• A type of clothing

What role did women play in the Northwest Native American communities?

• They built the houses

• They led the tribes

• They were responsible for weaving and gathering

• They were primarily hunters

What was the purpose of totem poles?

• To tell family stories

• To mark territory

• To serve as a lookout

• To store food

What was one major consequence of European colonization for the Native Americans?

• They gained new technologies

• They lost their land and culture

• They formed alliances with Europeans

• They expanded their territories

What diseases did Europeans bring that affected the Native Americans?

• Ebola and Zika

• Malaria and dengue

• Cholera and typhoid

• Smallpox and measles

What is important for Native Americans today regarding their culture?

• To abandon old traditions

• To preserve their customs and spirituality

• To live only on reservations

• To adopt only modern practices