Guardians and Legends of the Arctic: Polar Bears, Kupit, and the Mahaha

The video explores Inuit culture, focusing on their relationship with polar bears, the legendary Tunit people, and mythical creatures like the Kalupalit and Mahaha. It delves into the traditions, beliefs, and stories that shape Inuit folklore, highlighting the importance of rituals, the history of the Tunit, and cautionary tales about dangerous creatures.

What was the primary reason the Inuit performed rituals for Nanook?

• To increase their strength

• To protect their villages

• To ensure good weather

• To gain favor in future hunts

Who are the Tunit believed to be by anthropologists?

• A group of explorers

• The Dorset people

• A mythical race of giants

• The first Inuit settlers

What characteristic is NOT associated with the Kalupalit?

• Webbed hands

• Slimy green skin

• Short hair

• Long fingernails

How did the Inuit retrieve children taken by the Kalupalit?

• By offering food to the Kalupalit

• By cutting them loose at night

• By negotiating with the Kalupalit

• By using a special chant

What was the Mahaha's method of attacking its victims?

• By freezing them

• By tickling them to death

• By scaring them away

• By drowning them

What was the Inuit's strategy to deal with the Mahaha?

• Trapping it in a net

• Offering it food

• Pushing it into a lake

• Singing a lullaby

What feature helps identify the Mahaha before it's too late?

• Its piercing white eyes

• Its constant smile and giggling

• Its icy blue skin

• Its long sharp claws