Location
Which territory has a large Inuit community?
Nunavut
True or False: You can drive to Iqaluit from Calgary.
False. You can only get there by plane or boat.
Animal fur and skin is often used for...
clothing
What is the major indigenous group in Nunavut?
What kind of traditional singing is performed by some Inuit people in Iqaluit?
Throat singing
Which city have we been learning about?
Iqaluit
True or False: Iqaluit has a lot of trees
False. It is rocky with very few trees.
True or False: In Iqaluit, it can snow in the summertime.
True
What is the name of the stone monuments which are used to guide people or to mark special or sacred places?
Inuksuks
True or False: Inuit people cannot fish in Nunavut because the water is too cold.
False. Fishing is very common in Iqaluit.
Where in Canada is Iqaluit, Nunavut? North, south, east, or west?
North
The ground beneath the surface is always frozen, this is called
PERMAFROST
Kamiks are a type of
shoe
What year was the territory of Nunavut formed?
1999
Name two kinds of popular art forms in Iqaluit:
Soapstone carving and stone work
True or False: Iqaluit is the capital city of Nunavut
True
True or False: There are plants and shrubs in Iqaluit.
True.
How many seasons do they have in Nunavut?
5
Name the 4 colors seen on the Inuit flag
white, yellow, red, blue
What tradition is used to celebrate special occasions, such as a wedding or a new baby?
Drum dancing
Which ocean is Iqaluit by?
Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic?
Arctic Ocean
What might you notice in the night sky in Iqaluit?
The Northern Lights!
(Aurora Borealis)
What is the problem with food in Nunavut?
It is very expensive to buy.
Who was the first European explorer to visit Nunavut?
Sir Martin Frobisher
Leg wrestle, High Kicks, and Seal Hop are examples of what?
Inuit games