According to the text, what shaped the culture of the American Indian tribes in the Northwest?
The geography of the Pacific Northwest,
which you just studied on the map, played an
important role in shaping the culture of the
American Indian tribes who lived there.
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The Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River
provided lots of fish, as well as a way to travel
and trade.
Fishing and boat building became important
elements of their culture. Fish even played a
role in their religious ceremonies. For
example, the first salmon ceremony honored
the important role salmon played in feeding
the tribe.