California Indians

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California Indians
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Indians lived in four major regions

• Desert Region
• Mountain Region
• Coastal Region
• Central Valley Region

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There are many tribes throughout California.
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How did their environment affect their way of
life?

• Food
• Economic Activities
• Shelter
• Religion Art

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The Chumash Indians What type of food did they
eat? How did they construct their
shelter? Describe their religion and economic
activities. Describe their clothing. What are
some of their legends or myths?
Chumash Indians
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Quiz

• How did Indians depend on their physical
• Environment?

2. How did Indians adapt to their
physical environment?
3. How did they modify their environment?