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What was a primary source of food for the Northwest Coast people?

  • Land animals only
  • Wheat and grains
  • Food taken from the sea (correct)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Summers along the Northwest Coast are warm and dry.

    False

    What type of tip did the wooden harpoons used for hunting seals have?

    barbed tip made of bone

    The men built large houses using materials from the __________.

    <p>forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features of Northwest Coast culture with their descriptions:

    <p>Canoes = Used for hunting marine animals Harpoons = Special weapons for catching seals Salmon = A major fish caught by the people Baskets = Made from strips of inner bark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Northwest Coast Geography and Climate

    • Extends from southern Oregon into Canada.
    • Winters are cold, summers are cool; no icy conditions along the ocean.
    • Thick forests of fir, spruce, and cedar cover rugged mountains.
    • Mountains trap Pacific storms, leading to heavy rainfall throughout the year.

    Abundant Food Sources

    • Food is plentiful, mainly sourced from the sea.
    • Villages built along narrow beaches and bays, as well as nearby islands.
    • Gathered clams, shellfish, and seaweed from shallow coastal waters.
    • Canoeing utilized for hunting seals, sea lions, whales, halibut, and various fish.
    • Forests provided a variety of game: deer, moose, bears, elk, beaver, and mountain goats.
    • Specialized weapons created for each type of prey, such as wooden harpoons for seals.

    Techniques and Tools

    • Harpoons featured barbed tips made from bone to secure seals once struck; included long ropes for retrieval.
    • In early summer, salmon migrate upstream to spawn; wooden fences built across rivers for easier netting.
    • Women dried salmon meat for year-round consumption.

    Building and Craftsmanship

    • Northwest forests provided materials for house construction and various objects.
    • Men utilized stone-headed sledgehammers and wedges to cut boards from logs.
    • Large, durable houses were constructed with cedar bark shingles for rain protection.
    • Women crafted baskets, mats, ropes, and blankets from inner bark strips, including waterproof capes.

    Cultural Arts and Crafts

    • Abundant food supply allowed time for the practice of crafts.
    • Women created decorative shell buttons, sewing them onto clothing with ivory needles.
    • Men fashioned detailed animal masks, bowls, and other items using wooden wedges, bone drills, stone chisels, and knives.

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    Test your knowledge on the Northwest Coast cultural region, including its geography, climate, and food sources. This quiz explores the lifestyles of the Northwest people and their relationship with the sea and surrounding nature. Discover how their environment influenced their villages and way of life.

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