Chapter 5 - "Rainforests, Rivers, and Ocean"
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10 questions
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In chapter 5, the text says that "Everything they needed was readily available in the forests and waters. As long as they respected those resources, then there were always enough to go around." What does this mean?
In chapter 5, the text says that "Everything they needed was readily available in the forests and waters. As long as they respected those resources, then there were always enough to go around." What does this mean?
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Why did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet?
Why did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet?
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How did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet? Choose all that apply.
How did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet? Choose all that apply.
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Why were the Pacific Northwest tribes able to thrive in this region?
Why were the Pacific Northwest tribes able to thrive in this region?
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Totems were important and had special meaning to Native American families in the Pacific Northwest.
Totems were important and had special meaning to Native American families in the Pacific Northwest.
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What type of houses did people of the Pacific Northwest live in?
What type of houses did people of the Pacific Northwest live in?
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According to the text on page 47, who had the power to decide who was allowed to hunt, fish, or gather foods in certain places?
According to the text on page 47, who had the power to decide who was allowed to hunt, fish, or gather foods in certain places?
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What was a celebration to display someone's wealth, hosted by the richest chieftains to celebrate an important event?
What was a celebration to display someone's wealth, hosted by the richest chieftains to celebrate an important event?
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Why were some gifts burned during potlatches?
Why were some gifts burned during potlatches?
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In this chapter, you read, "Perhaps the most distinct and interesting tradition among tribes of the Pacific Northwest was the potlatch ceremony." What does the word distinct mean?
In this chapter, you read, "Perhaps the most distinct and interesting tradition among tribes of the Pacific Northwest was the potlatch ceremony." What does the word distinct mean?