The Plateau is located :a. In the north-central portion of Western North America
The environment of the Plateau region is mountainous and dominated by evergreen forests
The Paleoindian Period of the Plateau is poorly-understood because volcanic activity and flooding has
erased much of the archaeological record
Plateau groups and Euroamericans first met each other during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805
All of the following are languages spoken by Plateau groups except Navajo
The Modoc War of the mid–late 19th c. was caused by the forced relocation of the Modoc into Klamath
territories
Captain Jack is renown for leading rebellions in the Modoc War
The Modoc War (1872-1873) all of the above
The most important food among most Plateau groups is salmon
Nez Perce families a. belonged to one of three classes: wealthy, middle class, and slaves
The Nez Perce __________. . all of the above
The Nez Perce __________. fished with large communal traps
The typical Nez Perce village was home to several extended families
Nez Perce marriages __________.were village exogamous
The modern Nez Perce __________. a. none of the above
A major problem for modern Plateau Indians is c. fishing rights issues
Plateau religious practice was on a personal level
The Plateau a. was impacted by European diseases even before actual contact
The Modoc Indians . were pursed by U.S. troops when they left their reservation
Traditional Plateau weapons included a. all of the above
Chief Joseph is rightfully known for what was his true strength, his physical prowess as a war chief. false
The most important animal in the Plateau groups’ economies was seal. false
Washat or seven drum religion incorporates aspects of Christianity with native religion. true
The Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) creation story involved Raven and a monster’s heart. false
Little evidence remains of Paleoindians in the Plateau region because of floods and volcanic activity true
The Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) used a barter system and were well-known horse breeders and trainers true
The Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) did not keep domesticated animals.true
Plateau people were highly mobile and practiced a seasonal round.true
Plateau people hunted bear, coyotes, wolves and deer for food and sometimes kept them as pets false
The religion of the Nez Perce is highly personal and involves few formalized, public ceremonies.false
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The first anthropologist to conduct research among peoples of the Northwest Coast was_b. Franz Boas
