Celilo Falls
  • 1. What type of fish were traditionally caught at Celilo Falls?
A) trout
B) bass
C) salmon
D) catfish
  • 2. What eventually led to the disappearance of Celilo Falls?
A) volcanic eruption
B) construction of the dalles dam
C) earthquake
D) tsunami
  • 3. When was the Dalles Dam completed, leading to the flooding of Celilo Falls?
A) 1975
B) 1957
C) 2000
D) 1901
  • 4. Which U.S. state is Celilo Falls historically associated with?
A) new york
B) california
C) oregon
D) texas
  • 5. What was the significance of Celilo Falls to the Native American tribes?
A) military fort
B) astronomical observatory
C) economic and cultural center
D) religious temple
  • 6. What was the traditional name of Celilo Falls in the indigenous language?
A) wyam
B) nokay
C) xanadu
D) ilok
  • 7. Who was responsible for the decision to flood Celilo Falls by constructing the Dalles Dam?
A) u.s. army corps of engineers
B) national park service
C) world health organization
D) greenpeace
  • 8. How did the flooding of Celilo Falls affect the indigenous communities?
A) loss of cultural heritage and economic resources
B) growth in population
C) development of modern infrastructure
D) creation of new job opportunities
  • 9. What term is used to describe a sudden surge of water released by a dam, resulting in dangerous conditions for downstream areas?
A) avalanche
B) tidal wave
C) flash flood
D) tsunami
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