Boats
The Chumash traded up and down the coast of california on boats made from the wood of this kind of tree.
Redwood trees
Chumash money was made of __.
seashells
The most important food for the Chumash was ___.
acorns
The Chumash used baskets for many things. Name three purposes for baskets.
-plates
-bowls
-storage containers
-water storage
-fish traps
-ceremonial hats
The Chumash built dome shaped houses called ___.
'aps
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The name Chumash means ____.
bead maker
Acorns needed to be ground in a ____ before they could be eaten.
mortar and pestle
The Chumash are perhaps best known for their pictographs. What were pictographs for?
Religious rituals
The Chumash walked as far as _____ to trade with tribes in that region.
Arizona
Chumash boats are called ___.
tomols
Most Chumash money beads had one hole drilled through the center. However, some money beads have been found with many holes. Why?
Children practiced making money and drilled more holes for practice.
The Chumash boiled acorns to get rid of ___.
the bitter taste
Pictographs are brightly colored paintings of _____, _____, and ______.
The Chumash name for hoop and pole is ____.
payas
The boats were water sealed with a combination of ____ and ____.
tar and sap
A Chumash chief was called a ____.
wot
The Chumash used this plant to relieve headaches.
Arroyo willow
Chumash people used the shiny inside of this shell to make jewelry.
abalone
Hematite