The Inuit

What is the average temperature in the tundra where the Inuit settled?

• 18°F

• 32°F

• 50°F

• 70°F

What is the Inuit word for home?

• Igloo

• Teepee

• Hut

• Cabin

What materials did the Inuit use to build their homes?

• Ice and snow

• Wood and straw

• Bricks and cement

• Metal and glass

What forced the Inuit to develop unique customs?

• The harsh climate

• Abundant resources

• Friendly neighbors

• Warm weather

What is the significance of the Bering Land Bridge?

• It connected Alaska to Asia

• It was a trade route

• It was a religious site

• It was a battlefield.

What is another name for the Inuit?

• Eskimos

• Vikings

• Aztecs

• Mayans

What adaptation did the Inuit make to survive the Arctic climate?

• Building igloos

• Growing crops

• Raising cattle

• Mining minerals

What tools did the Inuit use to catch larger animals?

• Harpoons made from stones, animal bones, and wood

• Nets made from silk

• Spears made from metal

• Traps made from plastic

How many hunters would it typically take to catch a whale?

• More than twenty

• Less than five

• Exactly ten

• Fifteen

Why was catching a whale worth the effort for the Inuit?

• A) A large whale could feed a community for nearly a year

• B) Whales were easy to catch

• C) Whales were used as pets

• D) Whales were traded for gold.