Why Are the Native American Societies of the Northwest Coast

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why are the Native American societies of the Northwest Coast such as the Bella Coola, Haida, and Tlingit considered atypical of chiefdom societies?

• A) They cultivated taro, yams, and sweet potatoes.
• B) They were governed by tribal councils.
• C) They were hunters and gatherers and did not practice horticulture.
• D) They had no urban centers.

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