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 were the Pacific Northwest tribes able to thrive in this region?
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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?
Why did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet?
Salmon became too expensive.
They grew tired of eating salmon.
They were only able to catch salmon from the rivers for only a few months each year.
Salmon became extinct.
How did people in the Pacific Northwest, who relied on salmon as a food source, supplement their diet? Choose all that apply.
They hunted big mammals.
They gathered roots, berries and grains.
They hunted squirrel.
They fished for other types of fish, whales and seals.
They planted gardens and grew vegetables.
Totems were important and had special meaning to Native American families in the Pacific Northwest.
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False
What type of houses did people of the Pacific Northwest live in?
totem poles
tepees
plank houses
hogans
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?
the women of the tribe
the landowners of the tribe
the spiritual leaders of the tribe
the chieftains of the tribe
What was a celebration to display someone's wealth, hosted by the richest chieftains to celebrate an important event?
tsunami
encroach
potlatch
distinct
Why were some gifts burned during potlatches?
People didn't like their gifts.
People didn't get along with their guests.
People were angry with other tribe members.
People were trying to show that they were so wealthy that they did not need any gifts.