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Inuits were originally called Inuits.
Inuits were originally called Inuits.
False
Many Inuits continue to live in igloos.
Many Inuits continue to live in igloos.
False
Seal-skin clothes are commonly worn by Inuits.
Seal-skin clothes are commonly worn by Inuits.
True
Inuits used to wear snowshoes on their hands.
Inuits used to wear snowshoes on their hands.
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Inuits used to travel long distances in a short time.
Inuits used to travel long distances in a short time.
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Snowmobiles are a common means of transportation for Inuits.
Snowmobiles are a common means of transportation for Inuits.
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Many older Inuits prefer modern town life.
Many older Inuits prefer modern town life.
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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.
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Many Inuit people live in ______ in small towns today.
Many Inuit people live in ______ in small towns today.
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The 85-year-old Inuit said that their winter ______ were very warm.
The 85-year-old Inuit said that their winter ______ were very warm.
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In the short summers, the Inuit people used to live in ______ tents.
In the short summers, the Inuit people used to live in ______ tents.
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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.
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Today, many Inuits travel long distances using ______.
Today, many Inuits travel long distances using ______.
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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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This quiz explores the changes in the lifestyle of Inuit people, from their traditional homes and clothing to their modern adaptations.
