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Inuits were originally called Inuits.
Inuits were originally called Inuits.
False (B)
Many Inuits continue to live in igloos.
Many Inuits continue to live in igloos.
False (B)
Seal-skin clothes are commonly worn by Inuits.
Seal-skin clothes are commonly worn by Inuits.
True (A)
Inuits used to wear snowshoes on their hands.
Inuits used to wear snowshoes on their hands.
Inuits used to travel long distances in a short time.
Inuits used to travel long distances in a short time.
Snowmobiles are a common means of transportation for Inuits.
Snowmobiles are a common means of transportation for Inuits.
Many older Inuits prefer modern town life.
Many older Inuits prefer modern town life.
Thirty years ago, the Inuit people were called ______, but now they are called Inuits.
Thirty years ago, the Inuit people were called ______, but now they are called Inuits.
Many Inuit people live in ______ in small towns today.
Many Inuit people live in ______ in small towns today.
The 85-year-old Inuit said that their winter ______ were very warm.
The 85-year-old Inuit said that their winter ______ were very warm.
In the short summers, the Inuit people used to live in ______ tents.
In the short summers, the Inuit people used to live in ______ tents.
To move over the snow, the Inuit people used to wear special ______ on their feet.
To move over the snow, the Inuit people used to wear special ______ on their feet.
Today, many Inuits travel long distances using ______.
Today, many Inuits travel long distances using ______.
Study Notes
Inuit People's Lifestyle Changes
- The term "Eskimos" is no longer used to refer to the Inuit people, instead, they are called "Inuits", which means "the people".
- Inuit people used to live in igloos during winter, but now many live in houses in small towns.
- Traditional seal-skin clothes are still worn by many Inuits due to their warmth, which is essential for the extremely cold weather that lasts for many months.
Traditional Inuit Life
- In the past, Inuit people built warm winter igloos where they could cook inside, sometimes getting too hot.
- As a child, an 85-year-old Inuit would often remove her clothes inside the igloo.
- During short summers, they lived in seal-skin tents and spent most of their time playing outside.
Transportation
- In the past, Inuit people wore special snowshoes on their feet to move over the snow.
- Today, many Inuits use snowmobiles to travel long distances in a short time, which used to take days or weeks.
Changes in Lifestyle
- Life is not as hard as it used to be, but many older Inuits dislike town life and prefer to go back to their traditional ways.
Inuit People's Lifestyle Changes
- The term "Eskimos" is no longer used to refer to the Inuit people, instead, they are called "Inuits", which means "the people".
- Inuit people used to live in igloos during winter, but now many live in houses in small towns.
- Traditional seal-skin clothes are still worn by many Inuits due to their warmth, which is essential for the extremely cold weather that lasts for many months.
Traditional Inuit Life
- In the past, Inuit people built warm winter igloos where they could cook inside, sometimes getting too hot.
- As a child, an 85-year-old Inuit would often remove her clothes inside the igloo.
- During short summers, they lived in seal-skin tents and spent most of their time playing outside.
Transportation
- In the past, Inuit people wore special snowshoes on their feet to move over the snow.
- Today, many Inuits use snowmobiles to travel long distances in a short time, which used to take days or weeks.
Changes in Lifestyle
- Life is not as hard as it used to be, but many older Inuits dislike town life and prefer to go back to their traditional ways.
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Description
This quiz explores the changes in the lifestyle of Inuit people, from their traditional homes and clothing to their modern adaptations.
