Inuksuit are stone structures that act as markers. The Inuit, Inupiat, and Yupik people create these useful works of art. They live in the Arctic Circle region. Inuksuit can be found throughout this area. They are in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Enukso Point on Baffin Island in Canada has more than 100 inuksuit. It was named a historical site.

The word “inuksuk” means “likeness of a person.” In English, it is often spelled “inukshuk.” Inuksuit are used to point out trails, food stashes, or places to hunt. The most common kind of inuksuk is a single stone placed in the ground.
Nunavut, a Canadian territory, has an inuksuk on its flag. The high school there is named Inuksuk High School. An inuksuk is even a part of the 2010 Winter Olympics logo design.
Many people are beginning to see inuksuit as a Canadian symbol. The Canadian government has given them as gifts. Norway, the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala have all received them.
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The passage suggests that the Canadian government gave inuksuit away to
A.
share Canadian culture with others.
B.
show others where food can be located.
C.
indicate a good hunting and fishing trail.
D.
confuse the Inuit and Yupik people.

1 answer

The correct answer is A. share Canadian culture with others.

The passage mentions that many people are beginning to see inuksuit as a Canadian symbol and states that the Canadian government has given them as gifts to other countries. This implies an intent to share and promote Canadian culture.