4 Flashcards
What size groups do Eskimos work in for hunting caribou and large sea mammals?
Over 100 people
What activities are carried out by individuals and small family groups?
Tracking bears, fishing with nets, gathering berries
How are fish captured in lakes or narrow streams?
Speared, shot with bows and arrows, or harpooned
What do Eskimos set up to trick caribou into turning away?
Piles of stones in long lines
Why are Eskimos highly skilled at hunting and fishing?
They depend on these activities to live
When are caribou hunted by Eskimos?
Inland during summer and early autumn
How are fish netted by Eskimos?
In deep muddy waters or through holes in the ice
What equipment do Eskimos use to fish through holes in the ice?
Barbless bone hooks on shoelines
What is the Eskimo word for ‘shelter’?
Igloo
What do most Eskimos live in during summer?
Tents made of animal skins
How are very large winter tents made in western Alaska?
By placing walrus skins over wood frames
What makes up a large part of the Eskimo diet?
Meat, fat, and fish
What is scarce in the Eskimo diet?
Vegetables
What do Eskimos do to store meat and fish caught in summer?
Store them in shallow pits dug down to permafrost
What is used to provide light and heat in Eskimo homes?
Seal-oil lamps
What type of houses do some people on the tundra live in year-round?
Permanent houses built with wood and bricks
How are larger snow houses constructed?
From packed snow, built into larger structures
Fill in the blank: Meat and fish are often eaten _______.
Raw
True or False: Food is wasted in Eskimo culture.
False
What are the entrances of larger snow houses designed for?
Provide storage space
What is the purpose of snow benches in Eskimo homes?
For sleeping and supporting racks for drying clothes and food supplies
