Why did the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indians depend on oral traditions involving stories, songs, and dances? They lacked a written language. Shamans refused to write. Spirits needed to hear the message.

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Why did the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indians depend on oral traditions involving stories, songs, and dances?

They lacked a written language.

Shamans refused to write.

Spirits needed to hear the message.

They lacked the tools to create art

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Last one they lacked the tools to create art

Nikerboker answered Mar 25, 2023

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