Chumash Games and Culture

Sarah from California State Parks introduces the Northern Chumash culture, focusing on their traditional games. The video explains the cultural importance of games, such as the hoop and stick game for skill development and a dice game popular among women. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to share their own games, encouraging engagement and cultural reflection.

Who were the earliest known residents of the Central Coast of California?

• The Mayans

• The Aztecs

• The Northern Chumash Native Americans

• The Inuits

What role did games play in Northern Chumash culture?

• They were banned by the elders.

• They were played only by children.

• They were used to decide political offices.

• They were only for entertainment.

What materials were used to make the hoop in the hoop and stick game?

• Oak branches

• Pine needles

• Bamboo sticks

• Willow twigs

What was the primary purpose of the hoop and stick game?

• To improve hand-eye coordination

• To teach mathematics

• To practice storytelling

• To learn about agriculture

What were the dice in the Chumash dice game made from?

• Stone

• Wood

• Clay

• Black walnut shells

How many times does a player roll the dice in one turn in the Chumash dice game?

• Four times

• Three times

• Twice

• Once

What happens if a player's dice rolls add up to an even number in the Chumash dice game?

• They skip a turn.

• They lose a counter stick.

• They receive a counter stick.

• They end the game.

What is the ultimate goal in the Chumash dice game?

• To finish the game first

• To roll the lowest number

• To roll the highest number

• To collect all the counter sticks

What modern game does the narrator mention as a favorite?

• Checkers

• Chess

• Monopoly

• Go Fish

What does the narrator encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Learn a new language

• Read a book about Chumash history

• Make a video about their own games

• Visit the Chumash reservation