Question
Why were potlatches held in Northwest Coastal society?
to celebrate important events
to mark the end of the harvest
to select members of the nobility
to celebrate the start of summer
to celebrate important events
to mark the end of the harvest
to select members of the nobility
to celebrate the start of summer
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Potlatches were held in Northwest Coastal societies primarily to **celebrate important events**. These events could include significant life milestones such as births, marriages, and deaths, as well as achievements and the transfer of status or property. Potlatches were also a means of reinforcing social status and relationships within the community, as they involved elaborate ceremonies and the distribution of gifts.