Grade 7 Social Studies: Aboriginal Societies

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What is a pluralistic society?

A society that values diversity and multiple cultures (correct)

A society where one ethnic group is dominant

A society where people have the same worldview

A society where only one language is spoken

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own ethnic group is better than others?

Stereotype

Ethnocentrism (correct)

Pluralism

Culture

What is the purpose of the Grand Council in Haudenosaunee society?

To elect leaders

To represent the entire nation

To make decisions for each district (correct)

To resolve conflicts

What is the term used to describe a widely held and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person?

Stereotype Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Clan Mother in Haudenosaunee society?

To select leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of all three First Nations societies?

The use of councils to make important decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a viewpoint that uses history to understand why things are the way they are?

Historical Perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an agreement reached by a group as a whole?

Consensus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for New France's faster population growth compared to the Thirteen Colonies?

Only Catholics were allowed to settle in New France. Signup and view all the answers

What was granted to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670?

A monopoly on all lands drained by rivers flowing into Hudson's Bay Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of European traders in the fur trade?

To trade metal goods for furs Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the Thirteen Colonies allowing settlers from many faiths?

The British government's policy of religious tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary attraction for European settlers in the Thirteen Colonies?

The availability of land for farming and trade Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the First Nations' role in the fur trade?

They valued the metal goods that came from Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the fur trade from the European perspective?

To acquire furs for use in European fashion Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the lands granted to the Hudson's Bay Company?

Rupert's Land Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of colonization?

To claim and control new lands and territories for one's homeland Signup and view all the answers

Which European country colonized half of the United States and South America?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a natural resource?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

Why did the French king, Louis XIII, decide to build a colony in North America?

To gain access to abundant supply of furs and gain a military advantage Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of a Coureur de Bois?

A trader Signup and view all the answers

What is the Seigneurial System?

A way of dividing farmland Signup and view all the answers

What is Mercantilism?

An economic system that allows an imperial country to become rich by selling the resources taken from its colonies Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people did the Coureurs de Bois marry and have children with?

The First Nations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aboriginal Societies

Culture refers to a way of life or being shared by a group of people.
Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group is better than others.
Canada is a pluralistic society, valuing all cultures.
Worldview refers to a way of looking at the world that reflects one's core values.
Aboriginal societies refer to the descendants of the original inhabitants of North America.
The politically correct terms to use are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.
There are over 600 First Nations across Canada.

Haudenosaunee, Anishinabe, and Mi'kmaq

We will be studying these three First Nations societies.
Similarities among them include:
- Matrilineal society, with Clan Mother as head of the household.
- Clan Mother selected leaders and was involved in decision-making.
- Clan system was used to make decisions.
- Women contributed to the economy.
- Grand Council represented each district, and women voiced concerns in all areas.

Historical Perspective

Historical perspective is a viewpoint that uses history to understand why things are the way they are.
History helps understand why things are the way they are.

Key Terms

Stereotype: a widely held and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person.
Consensus: an agreement reached by a group as a whole.

Haudenosaunee and the Role of Women

Haudenosaunee society was matrilineal, with the head of each longhouse being a woman (Clan Mother).
When a marriage took place, the husband went to live in the wife's longhouse.
Women owned all possessions in the house and had the power to decide if men went to war.

Economy

Economy refers to the way people meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Colonization and Natural Resources

Colonization: the process of claiming and controlling new lands and territories for one’s homeland.
Natural Resources: parts of nature that people can use, including fish, land, trees, water, oil, and minerals.

French Colonization

France established New France in North America.
The French king, Louis XIII, wanted to build a colony in North America to access abundant furs and gain a military advantage in Europe.

Coureurs de Bois and Voyageurs

Coureurs de Bois: Canadian traders who paddled on long journeys into the wilderness to trade for furs with the First Nations.
Later, they became known as voyageurs.
Many married First Nations women, becoming the parents of the first Metis.

Farms and the Seigneurial System

The French and Metis divided farmland in river lots, allowing families to live closer together and access water for travel.

British Colonization

Britain invested heavily in its colonies overseas, unlike France.
The British established the Thirteen Colonies, which grew slower than New France due to climate and economic differences.

Mercantilism

An economic system where an imperial country becomes rich by selling resources taken from its colonies.

The Hudson's Bay Company

In 1670, King Charles II granted a monopoly to the Hudson's Bay Company, covering all lands drained by rivers flowing into Hudson's Bay.
They called it Rupert's Land, and the company was interested in trade, not building a colony.

Competition for Trade

The fur trade was initially a partnership between European traders and First Nation hunters and trappers.
The First Nations valued European goods like pots, knives, and axes, while Europeans wanted furs, especially beaver felt.

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This quiz covers the basics of Aboriginal societies, including culture, ethnocentrism, pluralistic society, and worldview. Suitable for Grade 7 students studying social studies.