California Teacher Credentialing Examination (CSET) Practice Test

California Indians traditionally used bows, arrows, and spears as their primary hunting tools, reflecting the environmental and cultural context in which they lived. The use of bows and arrows allowed for silent and efficient hunting of various game animals, while spears were versatile tools suitable for both hunting and fishing. These tools were crafted from available natural resources, demonstrating a deep understanding of their surroundings and resources.

In contrast, the other options include tools that were not characteristic of California Indian hunting practices. Firearms like rifles and hand grenades introduced much later with European contact, and thus were not part of the indigenous toolset. Crossbows and slingshots were not commonly used in their hunting techniques either. While traps and nets were indeed used by some tribes for fishing or small game, they were not the primary tools for hunting larger game, making bows, arrows, and spears the most representative choices in this context.