Coastal People
Plateau People
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
potpourri
100
True or False: Red cedar was the least important wood for the Coastal Indians.
False. Correct Answer: Red Cedar was the most important wood, used for transportation, shelter, and clothing.
100
A creator, also known as "Old Chief".
"Ancient One"
100
True or False: Kennewick Man was probably part of a large group that stayed in one area of Asia.
False. Correct Answer: Kennewick man has caucasoid features, meaning he was probably of European ancestry.
100
Evidence of these people was found in a cache of "Clovis" spear points.
Paleo-Indians
100
True or False: The Chinook Indians were involved in a wide network of trade.
True.
200
True or False: The Chinook were experienced whale hunters.
False. Correct Answer: The Makah were experience whale hunters.
200
True or False: The Plateau people relied on the Columbia River for transportation and as a source of food.
True.
200
A scientist who determines the cause of death of ancient people.
Forensic Anthropologist
200
A time of celebration, feasting, and gift-giving.
Potlatch
200
A time of drastic change in the lifestyle of Native Americans.
Protohistoric
300
True or False: Coastal Indians lived in tepees.
False. Correct Answer: Plateau Indians lived in tepees. Coastal Indians lived in long houses.
300
Men who had spiritual gifts and the ability to heal.
Shamans
300
A scientist who studies artifacts to learn about ancient people.
Archeologist
300
A fence that was used to help catch salmon.
Weir
300
True or False: The French gave horses to the Indians.
False. Correct Answer: The Spanish gave horses to the Indians.
400
True or False: The Coastal Indians had leisure time to spend on recreation and art because they were excellent hunters.
False. Correct Answer: The Coastal Indians had leisure time to spend on recreation and art because of the resources provided by the Pacific Ocean.
400
True or False: The Plateau Indians had a defined system of gender roles.
True.
400
The Chinook used these items for trade.
Dentalium Shells
400
A belief evident in the myths of the Salmon-People.
Animism
400
True or False: Native Americans were always ruled by a wealthy chief.
False. Correct Answer: They were ruled by a council of elders or chiefs, not an individual chief.
500
True or False: You are going to do awesome on the test on Monday!
True!
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