Social studies 2.02- Assignment - Native Americans

Food Sources of Plateau Tribes

Relied heavily on fishing for salmon due to proximity to large rivers.

Food Sources of Great Basin Tribes

Relied on gathering pine nuts, seeds, and hunting small desert animals in dry desert regions.

Shelter Types of Plateau Tribes

Built insulated subterranean pit houses in winter and tule-mat lodges in summer.

Shelter Types of Great Basin Tribes

Constructed temporary wickiups made of willow branches and brush due to frequent movement.

Similarity in Food Sources

Both tribes gathered wild plant foods such as berries and roots.

Seasonal Adaptation

Both groups adapted their seasonal shelters and lifestyles for hot summers and cold winters.

Native Americans as First Inhabitants

True, Native Americans were the first inhabitants of North America.

Arrowhead as a Source

False, an arrowhead is a primary source, not a secondary source.