The Pacific Northwest

Question 1

Mekah Indians

Answer 1

fished and hunted and gathered plants and nuts. Fished for salmon. whales were important resource

Question 2

how did the Mekahs hunt for whales

Answer 2

built dugout canoes to hunt the whales at sea. The boats carried up to 60 people.

Question 3

how did trees help Mekahs

Answer 3

used to build boats and houses called longhouses. Houses were sometimes 60 feet long. the door faced the ocean. had frames made of wooden piles and planks were used to cover the walls and floors

Question 4

why was wood useful to them

Answer 4

they made dishes, spoons and other utensils. Made ceremonial masks used in storytelling. Made totem poles representing animals or spirits.

Question 5

trade for Mekah

Answer 5

used the water ways for fishing or hunting

Question 6

what is economy

Answer 6

the way the people of a state, region or country use resources to meet their needs

Question 7

what is barter

Answer 7

exchange goods on behalf of two groups

Question 8

what is potlatch

Answer 8

celebration to show wealth