Question

native american tribes: great basin & california
in the great basin and california, early native americans adapted to the unique environmental challenges of each region. the lifestyles and survival strategies they developed influenced later european settlers and shaped the cultural landscape of the united states.

the great basin: a harsh environment

• the great basin is geographically encircled by the rocky mountains to the east, the sierra nevada to the west, the columbia plateau to the north, and the colorado plateau to the south.
• this \basin\ is characterized by deserts, salt flats, and brackish lakes, making it one of north america’s more inhospitable regions.

talent adaptations in the great basin

• ute, goshute tribes (and in the shoshone) developed a lifestyle highly adapted to the great basin’s sparse resources.
• they focused on expert foraging, relying on roots, seeds, and nuts while also hunting small animals like rabbits, squirrels, and birds.
• their environment demanded constant mobility, resulting in a nomadic way of life.
• they also built temporary shelters called wickiups, which were easy to construct, dismantle, and transport, reflecting their semi - nomadic (hunting and gathering food) superstructure lifestyle.

what did native americans in the great basin use wickiups for?
options:
temporary shelters
transporting items for trade
hunting buffalo

Explanation:

From the text, under "Talent Adaptations in the Great Basin", it says "They utilized temporary shelters called wickiups which were easy to construct, dismantle, and transport, allowing fluid supemement (presumably 'movement') through...". So wickiups were used as temporary shelters. Transporting items for trade and hunting buffalo are not associated with wickiups from the given info.

Answer:

A. temporary shelters