Northwest Pacific Coast — range?
From northern California to Alaska.
Natural resources — key?
Shellfish, salmon, seals, whales, deer, plants.
Farming need — why absent?
Resources plentiful, no farming needed.
Population density — effect?
Led to complex social and religious rituals.
Trade networks — role?
Facilitated exchange of cultural artifacts.
Pacific Coast resources — impact?
Supported large populations and social complexity.
Totem poles — function?
Represent clan stories, spiritual beliefs.
Totem poles — craftsmanship?
Show advanced woodworking skills.
Housing — type?
Large cedar-plank houses for communities.
Houses — length?
Up to 100 feet long.
Great Plains — lifestyle?
Nomadic hunter-gatherers.
Bison hunting — central activity?
Main food and resource source.
Tracking bison — skill?
Essential for successful hunts.
Gathering wild foods — during?
Seasonal migrations.
Mississippi mound cultures — focus?
Earthworks, burial mounds, agriculture.
Adena & Hopewell — time?
800 B.C.E. to 500 C.E.
Trade networks — extent?
Gulf of Mexico to Canada.
Trade goods — examples?
Carvings, jewelry, pearls, copper.
Earthworks — purpose?
Religious, ceremonial, burial.
Cultural significance — of trade?
Shared rituals, artistic styles.
Answer 10 questions on Native Cultures of North America.
1. What is the Northwest Pacific Coast primarily known for?
2. During which time period did the Adena culture flourish in North America?
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