L3 - Uniquely Chilly Flashcards
Why is Inuit culture unique?
What do the Inuit have specialist knowledge of?
Local foods - fruits seeds, grubs and… the Narwhal whale
What do the Inuit have skills / understanding of?
How to hunt the whale - what time of year, best tactics (quiet waiting)
What do people in extreme environments also often have expertise in?
Medicial properties of different plants
What do the Inuit probably appreciate?
The delicate environmental balance - i.e. only hunt 1 whale a year (sustainable, re. keeps the population growing)
What might people in extreme hot environments have systems for?
Collecting water / irrigating crops
What do cultures in extreme environments often create?
Stories, poetry, music, crafts and art - which contribute to the way of life and explain the way of life from generation to generation
How many people live in the Inughit sub-culture?
only 800
What’s the Inughit largest settlement?
Qaanaaq
Which region of Greenland do the Inughit live in?
North-West
Why are caribou useful?
The fur can be used as clothing
What do the Inuighit use to hunt the Narwhal?
Kayaks and spears
