Technology
This Inuit tool was used to scrape animal hides
What is an ulu?
Many cultures celebrated and respected these beings for their powers.
What are animals?
A rounded structure made of birch bark and hides.
What is a wigwam?
Totem poles are made from this tree.
What is cedar?
The chief was the most respected member of the group. True or False?
True
A hammer-like tool used to split cedar.
What is a maul?
The orca represents wisdom and power. True or False?
True
Up to 60 people could live in this wooden structure.
What is a longhouse?
Name one type of totem pole.
Mortuary, Memorial, Frontal, House Post
Which animal is known to always get revenge?
The bear
A sled used by Plains cultures for hauling items.
What is a travois?
The beaver represents this family role.
What is builder/gatherer, family?
A dome of ice and snow used in winter.
What is an igloo?
Totem poles often use these five colours.
Black, white, red, blue, green
A frontal pole often has this feature.
A large opening for a door
This tool protected Inuit eyes from the sun.
What are snow goggles?
Children learned at home or on the job instead of here.
What is school?
A cone-shaped frame covered with buffalo hide.
What is a tipi?
The most important animal is placed here.
At the top
Which animal is often carved at the top of a totem pole?
The eagle
A net used by West Coast First Nations and Haudenosaunee to catch fish.
What is a weir?
A spirit helper may come after spending time here.
What is nature?
Which shelter was used by the Inuit in winter?
What is an igloo?
Name three animals commonly carved on totem poles.
Beaver, bear, wolf, raven
What does 'assimilate' mean?
To make the same as those around