Inuit

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What is the Inuit?

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The Inuit are a group of indigenous peoples who primarily inhabit the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.

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What does indigenous mean?

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Native to a particular place.

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What does nomadic mean?

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Regularly moving from place to place.

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What is the climate like in the Arctic where the Inuit live?

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Bitterly cold and icy.

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What is Polar Night?

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A time period between November and February when the sky remains dark blue and there is little to no sunlight.

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What is the traditional diet of the Inuit?

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The traditional diet includes fish, seals, whales, and caribou.

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What is an igloo?

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A dome-shaped structure made of snow blocks, traditionally used by the Inuit as a shelter.

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What is the significance of the word 'Inuit'?

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Inuit means 'the people' in the Inuktitut language.

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What tools did the Inuit traditionally use for hunting?

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They used tools like harpoons, kayaks, and sleds.

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What is the importance of storytelling in Inuit culture?

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Storytelling is a way to pass down traditions, history, and values.