Living Situation/Homes
What kind of house did Inuit build from snow?
Igloo
What boat did Inuit use for hunting on water?
Kayak
Where do Inuit people live?
The Arctic
Did Inuit people play games?
Yes
This natural phenomenon, commonly seen in Inuit regions, is also called the Northern Lights
Caribou
Why did Inuit use animal skins and blubber in their homes and clothing?
To protect against extreme cold and wind
What kind of sled did Inuit use to travel on snow?
Dog sled
What kind of climate is the Arctic?
Very cold
Were many Inuit games just for fun or for practice?
For practice (to build survival skills)
Method of hunting involves cutting a hole in the ice and waiting for sea animals to surface.
Ice fishing
Why were many Inuit homes built low or underground?
To keep heat in and stay warm
What was special about Inuit snow goggles?
They protected eyes from bright sunlight and snow glare
What is the land like in the Arctic (few trees, frozen ground)?
Tundra
What kind of strength did Inuit games often test?
Physical strength and endurance
What animal was essential to Inuit life, providing food, clothing, and tools.
Seal
What did Inuit use to make tents in summer?
Animal skins
What tool did Inuit invent to hunt animals like seals?
Harpoon
Name one place where Inuit people live.
Alaska, Canada, or Greenland
What is one thing Inuit games helped people prepare for?
Hunting and survival
What language group, including Inuktitut, belongs to this larger language family.
Eskimo–Aleut language family
What kind of homes were partly underground to stay warm?
Sod houses
Why were Inuit inventions like kayaks and sleds important?
They helped people travel and survive in the harsh Arctic environment
Why is farming difficult in the Arctic?
The ground is frozen (permafrost) and the growing season is very short
Name one Inuit game
High kick, knuckle hop, blanket toss
Inuit traditional knowledge and way of life are often referred to by this term meaning “that which has long been known by Inuit.”
REALLY HARDDDD
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