One generalization that can be made by comparing the lifestyle of the Inuit of the Arctic to the lifestyle of the Natchez in the Southeast is that both groups adapted to their unique environments in order to survive and thrive. The Inuit relied on ice fishing, hunting seals, and crafting igloos for shelter, while the Natchez cultivated maize, beans, and squash, and built earthen mounds for ceremonial purposes. Both groups developed specific skills, traditions, and ways of life that were closely tied to their surroundings and resources.
