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Question 1

What is the primary weapon used by Eskimos for hunting seals?

Answer 1

Harpoon

A harpoon is a weapon designed for hunting large marine animals like seals.

Question 2

What are the three main languages spoken by the Eskimos?

Answer 2

Aleut, Yupik, and Inuit

These languages are part of the Eskimo-Aleut language family.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Eskimos traditionally lived by _______ and fishing.

Answer 3

[hunting]

Question 4

True or False: The Eskimo population is large and densely populated.

Answer 4

False

The Eskimo population is relatively small and scattered.

Question 5

What does the term ‘Eskimo’ mean?

Answer 5

‘Snowshoe-netter’

This term refers to their traditional mode of travel.

Question 6

What types of boats do Eskimos use for traveling on water?

Answer 6

Umiaks and kayaks

Umiaks are larger boats used for transporting groups, while kayaks are smaller and used for individual travel.

Question 7

What is the typical group size of an Eskimo community?

Answer 7

25 to 45 people

Some larger villages can have over 500 people.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Eskimos follow a fairly _______ order of seasonal activities.

Answer 8

[fixed]

Question 9

What is the environment like in the Tundra region?

Answer 9

Cold, treeless, and prone to strong winds and storms

These conditions make it difficult for trees to grow.

Question 10

Where did the Eskimos first enter North America from?

Answer 10

Asia

They crossed the Bering Straits about 5,000 years ago.

Question 11

What do the Eskimos typically gather during the summer?

Answer 11

Berries

They move inland to hunt and gather during warmer months.

Question 12

What is the significance of cooperation among Eskimo group members?

Answer 12

Essential for survival in harsh conditions

Close cooperation has been crucial for their way of life.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The Eskimos live in scattered settlements in _______ and Canada.

Answer 13

[Greenland]

Question 14

What challenges do plants face in the tundra region?

Answer 14

Little soil and harsh weather conditions

These factors limit plant growth to small species.

Question 15

What is a significant aspect of the Eskimo way of life?

Answer 15

Adaptation to the harsh environment of the Arctic

Their traditional practices are well-suited to their surroundings.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The Eskimos often hunt seals during the _______.

Answer 16

[winter]

Question 17

True or False: Eskimos have a written language.

Answer 17

False

Eskimo languages have been spoken for thousands of years but were not written down until modern times.