Indigenous Cultures of North America Quiz

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What type of dwelling do the Algonquin people primarily use?

Longhouses
Wigwams (correct)
Tents
Igloos

Which statement best describes the social structure of the Iroquois?

Social structure is based solely on merit and skills.
Decisions are made by men appointed by fathers.
Men are the primary decision-makers in a strict patriarchal society.
Women hold primary control and influence in decision-making. (correct)

Which region is primarily inhabited by the Inuit?

Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence Lowlands
Arctic region of northern Quebec (correct)
Appalachian region

What is the primary way of life characteristic of the Algonquin?

Nomadic hunting and gathering (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who primarily makes political decisions within Inuit groups?

Men based on hunting prowess (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Seigneurial System in New France?

To populate New France (C) Signup and view all the answers

How was the land organized in the Seigneurial System?

In long narrow strips perpendicular to the St. Lawrence River (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the monopoly granted to the Company of 100 Associates primarily focused on?

The fur trade (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Indigenous people provide in the fur trade with the French?

Fur through hunting (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the products made from the fur once it reached France?

Fur hats (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary responsibilities of men in Iroquoian societies?

Hunted, fished, built longhouses, and defended the community (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly lists women's roles in Algonquian societies?

Gathered, did domestic work, and made clothes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for European explorations in the 15th century?

To find new trade routes to Asia due to the fall of Constantinople (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Elders play in the culture of the First Occupants?

They recounted myths and history to the community (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about alliances is true?

Alliances enhance partnerships between groups of people (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the Great Fishing Banks of the Atlantic off the coast of Newfoundland in 1497?

John Cabot (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary goals of Jacques Cartier's voyages?

To evangelize the Indigenous people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What economic policy dictated that New France existed to provide raw materials to the Mother country?

Mercantilism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major consequence impacted the Aboriginal population due to European presence?

Decrease due to war and diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant cultural change experienced by Aboriginals as a result of European contact?

Conversion to Christianity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Company of 100 Associates prioritize that negatively affected the population of New France?

Focusing on the fur trade (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Jacques Cartier's first voyage take place?

1534 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Catholic Church play in New France?

Education and health services (D) Signup and view all the answers

Bering Strait Theory

The theory that people crossed a land bridge from Asia to North America approximately 30,000 years ago, eventually settling in different regions and adapting to their environments.

Algonquin Way of Life

The Algonquin were nomadic, constantly moving to hunt, fish, and gather fruits for survival. They had a patriarchal social structure with men in control and lived in wigwams.

Iroquois Way of Life

The Iroquois were sedentary, staying in one place in the fertile St. Lawrence Lowlands. They had a matriarchal social structure with women in control and lived in longhouses.

Inuit Way of Life

The Inuit were nomadic, moving frequently to hunt seals, walrus, and caribou in the Arctic. They lived in igloos during winter and tents during summer, using parkas and dog sleds.