Tools
What is maul?
A hammer like tool used by Coastal cultures to split wood.
Where did children learn?
At home or at a job.
What is a fact about the teepee?
A cone shaped wooden frame with a covering of buffalo hide.
What are 2 of the 4 types of totem poles?
Mortuary, Memorial, Frontal Pole, House Post.
What is a need?
A need is something that you have to have to survive.
What is a weir?
A net used by Coastal cultures to catch fish.
Who is a spirit helper?
Something that will come to a person after being in nature for a long time to guide their way.
What is one fact about the longhouse?
Made of cedar planks. Anywhere from 50-60 people could live here.
What type of wood are they made of?
They are made from cedar trees.
What is a want?
Something you would like to have and you don't need to survive.
What is an ulu?
A flat metal tool used by Inuit to scrape animal hides.
Who is a chief?
The most respected person of a group. Usually makes the laws.
What is a fact about an Igloo?
A dome of ice cubes and snow used by the Inuit in the winter.
What are the 5 common colours of totem poles?
Black, white, red, blue and green.
What does a culture consist of?
Government, basic needs, education, art, beliefs, and exchanging goods.
What is an awl?
Used by Inuit cultures to poke holes in hide for sewing.
What powers does the beaver represent?
Builder and gatherer, represents family.
What is a fact about a Wigwam?
A rounded structure made of birch bark and hides.
What are the common animals used on totem poles?
Beaver, bear, wolf and raven.
What do Indigenous cultures rely on for their basic needs?
The environment.
What is a travois?
A sled used by plains cultures such as Ojibwa, Sioux and Blackfoot for hauling items when traveling.
What powers does the bear represent?
Powerful, can turn into a human, will always get revenge.
What are the 4 types of shelter?
Wigwam, Longhouse, Igloo and Teepee
What do totem poles tell?
They tell a story of what happened to the family.
Where do the names of different places come from in Canada?
They come Indigenous words.