Chumash
Definition
The Chumash are a Native American people who historically inhabited the central and southern coastal regions of California, particularly around Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, as well as three Channel Islands.
Related terms
Tongva Tribe: A neighboring tribe to the Chumash that inhabited areas around Los Angeles.
Ohlone Tribe: Another Californian tribe located in Northern California with similar lifestyle but different language family.
Channel Islands National Park: This national park includes some islands once inhabited by Chumash people.
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AP US History - 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
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