Nez Perce Food & Drink

How did some tribes catch fish?

• By using fishing rods

• By using fishing hooks

• By making hand-knotted nets

• By using fishing boats

What did the Nez Perce use to make pemmican?

• Fresh meat and honey

• Cooked roots and leaves

• Dried meat and berries

• Fresh fish and berries

What were kama's roots and biscuit root used for?

• Making tea

• Building shelters

• As food sources

• As fishing tools

What did children drink from streams?

• Ice-cold water

• Juice

• Milk

• Soda

What was mixed with water to make a punch?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Honey or maple syrup

• Lemon

How was the food the Nez Perce different from what we eat today? Explain.