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What did Métis men trap animals like beavers for?
What did Métis men trap animals like beavers for?
- For their fur, which could be made into clothes and hats (correct)
- For transporting furs using canoes
- For trading with Europeans
- For their meat, which was a staple food
What did Inuit traditionally use to build their shelters?
What did Inuit traditionally use to build their shelters?
- Snow, ice, and animal skin (correct)
- Clay and mud
- Wood and stone
- Metal and plastic
What does the word 'Inuit' mean in their native language?
What does the word 'Inuit' mean in their native language?
- The settlers
- The travelers
- The hunters
- The people (correct)
What was the primary diet of the Inuit people?
What was the primary diet of the Inuit people?
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What was the role of Métis women in their families?
What was the role of Métis women in their families?
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Study Notes
Métis
- Métis men trapped animals like beavers for their fur, which was a valuable commodity in the fur trade.
Inuit
- Inuit traditionally used materials like snow, ice, and whale bones to build their shelters, known as igloos and sod houses.
- The word 'Inuit' means 'the people' in their native language, Inuktitut.
- The primary diet of the Inuit people consisted of marine animals, primarily seals, whales, and fish.
- Métis women played a crucial role in their families, participating in hunting, fishing, and trapping alongside men, and were responsible for various domestic tasks, such as preparing food, making clothing, and tending to children.
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