Why was it important for each California Indian group to have its own unique customs?

It helped prove they were better than other groups.

It was required by the leaders of every village.

It helped create a special identity for the group.

It made it simpler to trade for food and supplies.

What was the role of unique customs, like dances and songs, for a California Indian group?

To help form the group's special identity

To create a new language for children to learn

To make trading with other groups easier

To show what was important to them and make their group unique

To build stronger houses for the winter weather

To decide who would become the leader of the village