THE KUMEYAAY

1. What did the Spanish rename the Kumeyaay tribe?
the Diegueno
2. List at least three of their main food staples (what they ate).
rabbits, picked wild fruits,staple acorns
3. What three groups or bands were the Kumeyaay divided into?
ipai(the northern dialactical form)
Tapai(the southern dialectical form)
kamia(the eastern dialectical form)
4. Did the Kumeyaay convert to Christianity?
they didnt conver in to christianity.
5. What happened on November 4 & 5, 1775?
a force of Kumeyaay surrounded Mission San Diego de Alcalá, set fire to its wooden structures and attacked a small contingent of Spaniards.
6. How many Kumeyaay currently live in San Diego county?
about 3,ooo due to diseases
7. What kinds of tattooing were used by this tribe?
they were use for ceremonial purpose and decoration
8. What type of clothing did the Kumeyaay wear?
they wore bark skirts, and men wore nothing, just a belt to hold tools for hunting.
9. The Kumeyaay were experts at making what product? What were the uses for this product?
they were sophisticated basket makers weaving fine,used as bowls for water or for carrying items

10. Where can we view Kumeyaay artifacts today?

Cuyamaca State Park.
11. When you educate your child about the Native Americans from this area, what do you believe is the most important part of the information you learned, that you will share with them? Why?

i would teach them that the kumeyaay made all there stuff from thing around them and they survive they dint have malls or cars.