15 Questions
What type of snowshoes do the Komatik Inuit use?
Racket-shaped snowshoes with leather straps
What type of tools do the Inuit use for hunting?
Knife with triangular stone blade and large bone needle shaped knife
What type of tools do the Inuit use for transportation?
Tools made from walrus bones
What materials are used for Inuit clothing?
Fur of caribou, seals, and polar bear
Why do Inuit use fur for clothing?
Because it is warm enough in such a cold place
What do Inuit fathers carve out of walrus bone for their daughters?
Blunt 'story knives'
How do Inuit men and women divide their roles in their society?
Men are hunters and home builders, while women prepare food, work on skins, and make clothing.
Why do Inuit mothers carry their children on their backs until they are 3 years old?
To keep them warm and close in the cold climate.
How is the game of 'Blanket Toss' played by the Inuit people different from the games played in other societies?
The game involves tossing a player high into the air using a large blanket made of walrus hides, which is different from typical games.
What type of boat do the Inuit use for transportation?
Kayaks
How many people can a typical Inuit kayak carry?
One person
What material are Inuit kayaks covered with for waterproofing?
Seal skins
What is the best known transportation method used by the Inuit?
Komatik or dogsled
How many husky dogs are typically harnessed to a komatik for transportation?
Six or more
What tool do the Inuit primarily use for hunting?
Komatik or dogsled
Explore how the Inuit people have developed technologies to adapt to the polar climate, such as using racket-shaped snowshoes and hunting techniques. This quiz is based on Lesson 3, Chapter 3: Geography and Climate, focusing on the Inuit lifestyle and survival strategies.
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