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Quiz about Inuit Lore and Mythology
Quiz about Inuit Lore and Mythology

Inuit Lore and Mythology Trivia Quiz


The Inuit people inhabit some of the most inhospitable lands in the world. They have a rich mythology and long history of storytelling. Some of their myths and legends are fascinating. I bet you learn at least one thing from this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,807
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What do many of the Inuit believe are part the Aurora Borealis? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One of the more powerful entities is Sedna, meaning "the old woman". Where is Sedna said to reside? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Inuit of Greenland believe the sun and the moon are family. How are these two celestial bodies related? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Many Inuit tribe believed in ghosts. Are these beings considered to be evil or benign? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The basic belief system of the Inuits would be classified as what type of religion? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When times were rough, the Inuit would regularly abandon their elderly to die in the cold.


Question 7 of 10
7. The Quallupilluit are evil female monsters that Inuit mythology believes to live where? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Many Inuit tribes have told stories of people and animals who were not careful and walked off the edge of the world. What did these unfortunate beings become? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Because of the climate and low population densities, polygamy and incest are common among the Inuit.


Question 10 of 10
10. Held in high esteem by the Inuit, who or what is Nanuk? Hint



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1. What do many of the Inuit believe are part the Aurora Borealis?

Answer: the souls of their ancestors

Many Inuit look for their ancestors in the Northern Lights. They believe the departed dance in the skies. But there are also negative myths about the lights. If someone sings or whistles while the lights were moving about the sky, it is considered an invitation for the spirit of death to come and cut off your head.
2. One of the more powerful entities is Sedna, meaning "the old woman". Where is Sedna said to reside?

Answer: under the water

Sedna is believed to reside under the ocean. The Inuit have traditionally obtained most of their food from the ocean and thus Sedna is believed to preside over fertility, food, and health.
3. The Inuit of Greenland believe the sun and the moon are family. How are these two celestial bodies related?

Answer: brother and sister

Annigan is the moon and his sister Malina is the sun. The Inuit believe Annigan is always chasing Malina to seek revenge for an ancient transgression. When he starts getting tired, he starts to get skinny. Then comes a short period when he must stop and eat and slowly grows fat again.
4. Many Inuit tribe believed in ghosts. Are these beings considered to be evil or benign?

Answer: evil

A widespread practice of telling stories by the fires frequently involves ghosts. There is nothing nice about these entities. To meet up with one could cause death to you or to the whole tribe. Most descriptions tell of the ghost looking just like a man and thus it is hard to tell when you are talking to a ghost.

They believe that, if you look into the eyes of the ghost, you can tell he had no spirit.
5. The basic belief system of the Inuits would be classified as what type of religion?

Answer: animism

The Inuit belief system is a form of animism. They believe that all things are endowed with a spirit. This includes the sun, the ocean, the rocks, the polar bear etc. All things are thus deserving of respect.
6. When times were rough, the Inuit would regularly abandon their elderly to die in the cold.

Answer: false

This is a myth that has been handed down for centuries by the non-Inuit. This is far from the truth. The elderly were looked to for their wisdom. It was much more common to leave babies behind as new ones could be born when the season changed and the hunting got better. But even this was not a common practice; it happened only in desperate situations.
7. The Quallupilluit are evil female monsters that Inuit mythology believes to live where?

Answer: cracks in the sea ice

The Quallupilluit are believed to live in the sea nears cracks in the ice. The monsters are used as a warning by adults to children to never go to the sea alone. These monsters do not inhabit inland water, only the ocean water. And if a child is alone and near the water, a Quallupilluit will come up from the cracks in the ice and steal the child and they will never be seen again.
8. Many Inuit tribes have told stories of people and animals who were not careful and walked off the edge of the world. What did these unfortunate beings become?

Answer: stars

The Inuit have always watched the skies carefully, as has most of mankind throughout the ages. They believe those beings who were tempestuous and did not heed the warnings of others were cursed to walk around the sky night after night forever. The Inuit traditionally lived in an area where any mistake or misfortune could spell the end to a whole camp.

Many of their stories concern the importance of being aware of your surroundings, not being impetuous, and always thinking one step ahead.
9. Because of the climate and low population densities, polygamy and incest are common among the Inuit.

Answer: false

The Arctic cultures have strong taboos on incest and polygamy. Marriages often take place in springtime when clans are more mobile. Chance meetings between clans/tribes often end in a wedding. This practice bonds clans together in a familial way. Because of the huge expanses the Arctic cultures inhabit, there are always exceptions to every rule.

But taboos against polygamy and incest appear to be very strong in these cultures.
10. Held in high esteem by the Inuit, who or what is Nanuk?

Answer: the polar bear

Nanuk is among the most highly valued animals in the Inuit societies. Many clans have myths of the polar bear being part human. They would often offer a prayer before killing one to thank the bear for the gifts he was about to bestow up them. Every part of the bear was used except for the liver. It was thrown away; they would not even feed it to their dogs.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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