Vocab 1
A creator, known as “Old Chief”
The Ancient One
A fence that was used to help catch salmon
Weir
Returned to the place of origin
Repatriated
Which tribe hunted whales in large cedar canoes
Makah
Where were the intertribal fishing sites where trade took place?
Kettle Falls and The Dalles
A scientist who studies artifacts to learn about ancient people
Archaeologist
A large number of the population were killed
Decimated
A spear thrower used by the Archaic Indians
Atlatl
People from Asia traveled across Siberia to the Americas on this?
Bering Land Bridge
What was the purpose of the hole in the center of the roof in a longhouse?
Let out smoke from the cooking fire
A scientist who determines the cause of death of ancient people
Forensic Anthropologist
A belief evident in the myths of the Salmon-People
Animism
When salmon swim upstream to produce and deposit large numbers of eggs
Spawn
What was the infectious disease that decimated the Native American population?
Smallpox
BONUS QUESTION: How was smallpox spread to Native Americans?
In what year was the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act passed?
1990
The Chinook used these items for trade
Dentalium Shells
A time of drastic changes in the lifestyle of American Indians
Protohistoric
Reeds used to build houses
Tule
Name three ways that horses changed Native American life
1) food gathering became more efficient 2) able to travel greater distances 3) increase in violence: stealing horses became an important test of bravery
In what year was the Ozette site discovered?
1966
A time of celebration, feasting, and gift-giving
Potlatch
Men who had spiritual gifts and the ability to heal
Shamans
Two Native American tribes groups in Washington
Coastal and Plateau
What are three things the Coastal and Plateau Tribes had in common?
1) Relied on fishing
2) Believed in a creator who was known as the “Ancient One”
3) Used canoes for transportation / fishing
What is Ms. Waagen's favorite game?
ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS