Totem Poles
Read the passage. Then, answer the questions (Please refer on the attached file)
1. Which of the following best explains the purpose of totem poles?
A. They could scare away enemy tribes
B. They wore used as centerpieces in some religions.
C. They told stories about important families.
D. They were curved to keep European explorers guessing.
2. What was an ax-like tool used to carve totem poles?
A. chisel
B. maul
C. hammer
D. adze
3. Why did the art of carving totem poles fade during the 1800s?
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4. What is the setting for the passage?
A. The United States and Canada
B. Southern California
C. Northern Alaska and Russia
D. The desert Southwest of the United States
5. What factors do you think were responsible for the revival of totem poles?