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