What is the world's biggest island?
Greenland
What are the people living in Greenland called? A) Inuits B) Eskimos
A)Eskimos have different names for themselves. In Canada and Greenland they prefer to be called Inuit.
What are some of the animals that live in or around Greenland?
Musk ox, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Caribou, Seals, Walrus, Polar bears, Greenland Sharks, Puffins, Whales to name a few.
How do Inuits get most of their food?
Fishing and Hunting! It's too cold for veggies to grow!
How did the Inuits travel on land?
On sleds pulled by dogs. There were no roads in Greenland!
What are Igloos made out of? A) Brick B) Blocks of snow C) Wood D) Candies
B) Blocks of Snow
What is an Inuit winter home/hunting hut called?
Igloos!
Which whales sing underwater songs? A) Male B) Female
The male whales!
Upto what distance can the whale songs travel under water? A) Inches B) Feet C) Miles D) Yards
Whale songs can travel miles and miles away!
In which part of Greenland do polar bears live? A) South B) North
Polar bears live in the northern part of the country. Most Greenlanders have never seen one with their own eyes.
Name three ingredients that are used to make Suaasat. (Traditional Greenlandic Soup)
Answer should include seal/caribou meat, water, mushrooms, berries, carrots, onions, sea salt, pepper, herbs
What is a traditional Inuit parka made of? A) Polyester B) Seal skin C) Cottonwool D) Marshmallows
Seal skin
Name two things (items of clothing) that Inuits wear when they go jigging for fish?
Answers should include: snow boots, mittens/gloves, parkas, hoodie
How do you say hello in Greenlandic? A) Namaste B) Aluu C) Ulu D) Aloha
Aluu!
What is the capital of Greenland?
Nuuk
Which coast of Greenland in Nuuk on? A) West coast B) East coast
West coast
