['< sod > prior to spanish invasion, california was home to 300, 000 indigenous peoples, with the largest diverse group being the [ [ chumash people ] ] with overall a population around approximately 20, 000. the diversity of the area was shown through the numerous languages spoken, at least 80 distinct languages are known. even with the great diversity in over the area, archeological findings point to little to no intertribal conflicts. < ref name = " pbs " / > < eod > < an sod > prior to spanish arrival, california was home to 300, 000 indigenous indigenous peoples, { { discuss } } with the largest group being the [ [ chumash people ] ] with a population around 20, 000. the diversity of the area was shown through the numerous languages spoken, at least 80 more distinct languages are known. even with half the great diversity in the area, archeological findings point forward to little to no intertribal conflicts. < ref name = " the pbs " / > < eod >']