Question

Which of the following statements describe Eskimo tools?

• A. Caribou fawnskin is preferred in winter.
• B. Bone, ivory, wood, and soapstone are used to make small figures of people and animals as well as weapons and tools.
• C. The man's parka has long flaps in the front and behind.
• D. Eskimos decorate their tools to make possessions personal.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B Bone, ivory, wood, and soapstone are used to make small figures of people and animals as well as weapons and tools.
D Eskimos decorate their tools to make possessions personal.

The Eskimos decorate tools and objects of everyday use. Such decoration makes people's possessions very personal. Bone, ivory, wood, and soapstone are used to make small figures of people and animals as well as weapons and tools. Tools are carefully carved to fit the hand of the user.