1. The Cahuilla people lived in a hot, dry desert. What did they use to build their homes?
- A. Redwood planks to build strong, warm walls.
- B. Willow branches and palm leaves for shade.
- C. Heavy stones and mud to block the wind.
- D. Thick animal furs stretched over a frame.
2. A Yurok house was built to keep people warm. How was a Cahuilla house different?
- A. It was built to stay cool and shady.
- B. It was much larger to hold more people.
- C. It was made from materials that were traded from far away.
- D. It was built underground to protect from snow.
3. In a place with cool, rainy winters like the north, what kind of home would be most useful?
- A. A home with thin walls to let air pass through.
- B. A sturdy wooden house that keeps out the rain.
- C. An open shelter made from leaves for shade.
- D. A home built partly underground to stay cool.
4. Which California Indian group built strong wooden houses from redwood trees to protect against the cold and rain?
- A. The Cahuilla
- B. The Yurok
- C. The Paiute
- D. The Miwok
5. The northern part of California is cool and gets a lot of rain. Because of this climate, the Yurok built their homes using...
- A. thick wooden walls.
- B. open sides for air.
- C. palm leaves for a roof.
- D. materials from the desert.
6. In hotter parts of California, what plant was often woven to make lighter clothing?
- A. Pine branches
- B. Tule grass
- C. Oak leaves
- D. Willow bark
7. Why did groups in hot desert areas wear clothing made from materials like bark or grass?
- A. Lighter materials helped people stay cool.
- B. These materials were the only ones they could trade for.
- C. It was too difficult to hunt animals in the desert.
- D. They were saving their warmer furs for the winter months.
8. What did some California Indian groups make to protect their feet from the hot ground?
- A. Wooden clogs
- B. Heavy fur boots
- C. Woven sandals
- D. Leather socks
9. How did some groups who lived in snowy mountains, like the Maidu, adapt to travel in the winter?
- A. They built special sleds from tree logs.
- B. They made snowshoes from branches and deerskin.
- C. They wrapped their feet in thick layers of tule grass.
- D. They waited for the snow to melt before traveling.
10. Where did California Indian groups find materials like fur and grass for their clothes?
- A. They were purchased from faraway traders.
- B. They were made in special village factories.
- C. They were found in their local environment.
- D. They were ordered from other tribes.