Correct Answer: inuit. the correct answer to the question is inuit. the inuit are a group of culturally similar indigenous peoples inhabiting the arctic regions of greenland, canada, and alaska.
the term "inuit" means "the people" in inuktitut, the inuit language, and is the term by which these people refer to themselves. the inuit are known for their strong cultural heritage, which includes unique art, clothing, and hunting practices, all adapted to the extreme cold and ice of their environments. they traditionally rely on hunting and fishing for survival, including the hunting of seals, whales, and caribou.
it is important to note that the term "eskimo," which was formerly used to refer to the inuit and other arctic peoples, is considered derogatory in canada and greenland. the use of "eskimo" is discouraged in these regions, and "inuit" is preferred as it is respectful of their identity and culture.
the other terms listed in the question—anasazi, iroquois, and cherokee—refer to different indigenous groups, none of which are associated with the arctic regions. the anasazi (ancestral puebloans) were located in the southwestern united states, the iroquois were primarily based in the northeastern u.s. and eastern canada, and the cherokee were originally from the southeastern united states. each of these groups has distinct cultural and historical contexts separate from the inuit.
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