Question

15. How did the potlatch help the societies of the Northwest?

A.) By attending potlatch, members of neighboring tribes were guaranteed safety from invaders.


B.) During the potlatch ceremony, goods were brought to one ruler, who unified the tribes.


C.) The potlatch ceremony was created as a way to welcome new tribes into the existing nation.


D.) In the potlatch ceremony, wealth was redistributed, creating balance within the tribes.

Answer 1

The potlatch helped the societies of the Northwest because the potlatch ceremony was created as a way to welcome new tribes into the existing nation.

Option: (C)

• The potlatch is a ceremony which is celebrated to bring the family members closer during any functions and occasions.

• This has helped a lot in bringing new tribes into the nation. It is practiced among indigenous groups.

• There were the linguistic divisions that occurred between north and south region.

• So, the potlatch ceremony was introduced that involved the distribution of gifts and increased the togetherness among the people.