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The Chumash Tribe. By, Jena, Carlos, Crisandra , Evelyn, Jose, Kameron. Landforms and Water. Low land sandy beaches Inhabited southern coastal region On the main land the C humash settled along shore lines Spring feels the same . CLIMATE. 8 -32 rain per year Average rain fall
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The Chumash Tribe By, Jena, Carlos, Crisandra, Evelyn, Jose, Kameron
Landforms and Water Low land sandy beaches Inhabited southern coastal region On the main land the Chumash settled along shore lines Spring feels the same
CLIMATE • 8 -32 rain per year • Average rain fall • Ocean help warm land in winter • The summer makes it cool
plANTS AS NATURAL RESOURCES Chumash used sea grass and tule reed leaves Pine nuts/acorns stored for winter Plant fibers used to make ropes Domed shaped houses
ANIMALS AS NATURAL RESOURCES Used seals and sea lions meat for food, skins, blankets, and capes Caught fish in the kelp beds Chumash diet consisted of plants and animals
Tribal beliefs and activities It appears likely that there are large cave/cliff side paintings created as maps Supernatural beings believed to reside in the heavens
Interesting facts Built tomols, plank boats, for water travel Chumash had a government to help their people Used tar to make their baskets and canoes waterproof