Indigenous California

Why were Indigenous societies in California diverse?

• They all lived in one city.
• They arrived only after the Gold Rush.
• They had one identical economy everywhere.
• They adapted to many different environments across the state.

Which set includes traditional activities used by Indigenous Californians?

• Only factory work and rail transport
• Only deep-sea whaling
• Only gold mining and banking
• Fishing, hunting, gathering, trade, controlled burning, and plant management

What caused severe population losses among Indigenous Californians after colonization?

• Improved health care only
• Disease, violence, coercion, and displacement
• Voluntary migration to Europe only
• A lack of contact with outsiders

What do Native nations and communities in California continue to protect today?

• Only Spanish mission property
• Sovereignty, languages, traditions, and cultural sites
• Only federal highways
• Only Gold Rush mining claims