USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGINS OF EARLY PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why were the Chumash Indians good at fishing for tuna, whales, and seals?
A
They lived near the Pacific Ocean
B
They had many canoes
C
They lived on the water
D
They studied sea animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to the plank canoe, the Chumash are known for their fine basketry, their mysterious cave paintings and their bead money made from shells. Today, there are still many people who can trace their ancestry back to these historic Chumash communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Chumash were a strong tribe who used the ocean as a major resource. They fished, hunted, and lived on its coast, along with the neighboring tribes peacefully.

Detailed explanation-3: -It exists as an aid for soferim (Torah scribes) and for those preparing to read from the sefer Torah in the synagogue.

Detailed explanation-4: -As people of the Pacific Coast, the Chumash benefited from the resources found on land and on sea. On land, they hunted small game and prepared various foods from acorns and other plant source. They also developed basketry, stone cookware and the ability to harvest and store food.

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