Native Americans of the Arctic

The land in the Arctic

• was very flat and grassy, and did not have many trees.

• is dry and rocky because it is mostly a desert.

• is a very cold climate that is frozen most of the year.

The Arctic Native Americans used mainly one type of shelter, which was an

• longhouse

• igloo

• tipi

What was the shelter made from?

• buffalo hide

• cedar planks

• snow blocks

Since growing plants was nearly impossible because of harsh weather, most of the food eaten by the Arctic natives was meat.

• True

• False

What animals did the Arctic natives hunt for:

• polar bears & seals

• arctic fox & caribou

• walrus & beluga whales

• All of the above

Natives living in the Arctic

• did not wear very much clothing because of the hot climate.

• wore clothing made of buffalo, antelope, and deer skin.

• wore parkas and leggings made of polar bear fur.

In the summertime when the ocean water would temporarily melt, natives would use kayaks or umiaks to travel.

• True

• False

An inuksuk is a stone landmark the people of the Arctic used as a form of communication as they traveled across the snow and ice to search for food.

• True

• False

Fishing hooks, harpoons, and bows and arrows were important tools and objects for the

• Plains Indians

• Arctic Indians

• Southeastern Indians

Where is the Arctic Region located in the United States?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• F