Explorers
Which explorer disappeared near King William Island in 1845?
John Franklin
What adjective describes the early perception of the Arctic: empty, hostile, or curvy?
hostile
On early maps, northern areas were often left ____.
blank
What feeling do the trailers mostly show about the Arctic?
Danger or mystery
What is the main reason Arctic routes are opening now?
melting sea ice / climate change
Who discovered the Hudson Bay?
Henry Hudson
What dangers did people long ago think the Arctic had?
Ice, cold, and unknown creatures
What two passages connect the Atlantic and Pacific through the Arctic?
Northwest Passage & Northern Sea Route
In the trailers, how is the Arctic often described?
dangerous / cold / empty / mystical / isolated
Which country controls the Northern Sea Route?
Russia
Which explorer was the first to transit the Northwest Passage by sled after being trapped in ice?
Robert McClure
What people challenged the myth that the Arctic was uninhabitable?
The Inuit
Which Arctic route runs along Russia’s northern coast?
Northern Sea Route
Name one trailer we watched that shows the Arctic as hostile.
he Terror / The North Water / True Detective: Night Country
Name one strategic reason why countries are interested in the Arctic today.
resources / shipping / international influence / security
Name the explorer associated with Baffin Bay.
William Baffin
How did people long ago imagine the Arctic before accurate maps existed?
As a remote, mysterious place
What is the name of the Canadian archipelago the Northwest Passage crosses?
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Which sense (visual/auditory) was especially used to create tension in the trailers?
colour / light / soundtrack / sound effects
Why is Greenland strategically important in the Arctic?
Because of its location and resources
Which explorer successfully navigated the Northwest Passage by sea in 1905?
Roald Amundsen
Name one feature often added on early maps to show the unknown / dangerous Arctic.
monsters, strange symbols, blank spaces
What is the political status of Greenland today?
It is an autonomous territory of Denmark
How is the Arctic often represented in movies and TV series?
As dangerous, hostile, or almost like an “evil” place / entity
Approximately what percent of the world’s undiscovered gas is estimated to be in the Arctic?
30%