Question

What were the differences and similarities between pacific coast and Great Basin cultures

Answer 1

Answer:

Great basin culture were predominantly hunters and gatherers. Great basin did not practiced such agriculture. However, agriculture was practiced in some close or near areas but modern agriculture in the Great Basin requires either large mountain reservoirs or deep artesian wells. The Great Basin tribes had no permanent settlements. They were actively expanding to the north and west where they developed a horse-riding culture.  On the other hand, the northwest coast used some instruments like hand drums that are made of animal hides, plank drums, log drums, box drums along with whistles, wood clappers and rattles. Hence, due to the abundance of natural resources and affluence of most Northwest tribes, there was plenty of leisure time to create art. They have many works of art served practical purposes such as clothing tools, weapons of war and hunting, transportation, cooking and shelter. While others were purely aesthetic.