The Frozen World
What is the Arctic often called because it is very cold and dry?
A frozen desert
What does the word “Inuit” mean?
The people
What kind of house did the Inuit build from snow?
An igloo
How did the Inuit travel by sea and on land?
They used kayaks on the sea and sleds on the land.
What natural lights shine in the Arctic sky during winter?
Northern lights
Who taught the Inuit how to make bows and arrows for hunting?
The Inuit learned how to make bows and arrows for hunting from peoples who lived in northern Asia about two thousand years ago.
What replaced igloos during the summer?
Tents made of animal hides
What did Inuit families do in winter inside igloos?
Shared stories, songs, and celebrations
How long can the Arctic have continuous daylight or darkness?
About six months
What did the Inuit use to make tools like knives and fishhooks?
Bones and flint
What animals did the Inuit hunt?
The Inuit hunted caribou, fish, whales, seals, and walruses.
Why did some Inuit groups travel to Canada and Greenland?
The Inuit groups traveled to Canada and Greenland to follow whales.
Why can’t crops grow in the Arctic?
The warm season is too short
What tool did Inuit hunters use to catch whales and walruses?
Harpoons
What did Inuit families use for fuel, light, and cooking?
Oil made from whale or seal fat
Why did the Inuit travel to and live in different regions during the different seasons of the year?
They followed the food, hunting caribou in the summer and seals, walruses, and whales in the fall.