NORTHWEST HISTORY FOR
EDUCATORS STUDY GUIDE WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW PACKAGE
◉ Volcanism / Glaciation / Lake Missoula / Channeled Scablands.
Answer: Geological processes that shaped the Pacific Northwest
landscape.
◉ South Pass/Wallula Gap / Columbia Gorge / Snoqualmie Pass.
Answer: Natural travel corridors through mountains and rivers.
◉ Ice Age Landscape (flora and fauna).
Answer: Plants and animals that existed during the Ice Age.
◉ Ice Age Native Migrations.
Answer: Early human movement into North America during the Ice
Age.
◉ Paleo-Americans / Kennewick Man.
Answer: Earliest known inhabitants of North America; Kennewick Man
is an ancient skeleton found in Washington.
, ◉ 4 Cs (creation, communal, commerce, convoluted).
Answer: Characteristics of Native American cultures.
◉ Coastal Culture Group.
Answer: Native group living west of the Cascades.
◉ Plateau Culture Group.
Answer: Native group living east of the Cascades.
◉ Seasonal Rounds.
Answer: Movement of Native groups based on seasons and resources.
◉ The Dalles / Kettle Falls / Flathead Rendezvous.
Answer: Major trade centers in the Pacific Northwest.
◉ Salmon.
Answer: A key fish species in the Pacific Northwest.
◉ Appaloosas.
Answer: A horse breed used by Native Americans.
◉ James Cook / George Vancouver / John Meares.
Answer: European explorers of the Pacific Northwest.