Chumash
In which area do the Chumash live?
The Bay Area
Were the Muwekma tribe farmers?
No, they were hunters.
How long ago did the Esselen’s presence date back?
10,000 years (ago)
What were Me-Wuk's traditions and beliefs?
The Me-Wuk people loved making baskets, playing games, and spending time together.
What valley did they occupy?
San Juan Valley
Were the Chumash nomadic?
NOPE! They were hunter-gatherers and fishers.
What was the other name for the Muwekma tribe?
They were also called the Ohlone.
What is the place that the Esselen lived in called today, and what county is it in?
Big Sur in Monterey County
How many people were in their tribe?
Over 200 people were in the Me-wuk tribe.
How many villages were around the pajaro river?
20-30
When was the Chumash Revolt?
It was in 1824. The Chumash wanted the Spanish to leave their ancestral home. Then, when they didn't, the Chumash and Spanish started fighting.
When did archaeologists find Muwekma Indian settlements?
Settlements were found around 8000 BC.
Where did the Me-Wuk people live?
They lived in Tuolumne County.
Did they eat seafood?
Yes
What did the Chumash build their houses with?
Plants! Their houses were called Grass Mat Houses.
The framework was made from willows, and the mats and roof were made from dried grass that was sewn.
The chief's was especially large.
About how many languages did the Muwekma people speak?
The Muwekma tribe spoke about forty different languages!
What type of house does the Me-Wuk tribe live in?
The people lived in tule houses.
Since obsidian was abundant in their area, what did the Chumash use it for?
They used it for tools and weapons. It was a very durable resource, they used it to its fullest extent.
What is the meaning of Muwekma?
Muwekma also means coast dwellers based on their modern name given by Spaniards.
Does the Me-Wuk tribe still exist?
Yes, the tribe still exists.