Indigenous Way of Life Quiz

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What was the main life source and provider for Indigenous people before the arrival of European settlers?

  • Close-knit communities
  • The land (correct)
  • Hunting and gathering
  • Fur trade

How did Indigenous people demonstrate respect for the things around them?

  • They only took what they needed and used every part of the animal to avoid waste (correct)
  • They often thanked the land for providing for them
  • They had a rich culture with many languages and traditions
  • They lived in close-knit communities and operated in bands

What was the main purpose of the fur trade between Indigenous people and European settlers?

  • To displace Indigenous communities and take over their land
  • To establish friendly and curious encounters
  • To exchange goods like fur clothing, alcohol, tobacco, food, and medicine (correct)
  • To spread diseases like smallpox, tuberculosis, and measles

What was the result of the increased traffic from the fur trade?

<p>It led to the spread of diseases like smallpox, tuberculosis, and measles that were previously unknown to Indigenous communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial relationship between Indigenous people and European settlers?

<p>It was a friendly and curious encounter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate impact of the arrival of European settlers on Indigenous communities?

<p>It led to the Europeans using the fur trade to make their way into Indigenous land and displace Indigenous communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of sending missionaries to Indigenous communities?

<p>To gain trust and convince them to abandon their way of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Indigenous children upon arrival at residential schools?

<p>They were given baths, had their hair cut, and given numbers as names (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Indigenous children forbidden from doing at residential schools?

<p>Speaking their native language or practicing their traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of abuse did Indigenous children suffer at residential schools?

<p>Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common issue at residential schools that led to the death of many children?

<p>Diseases and malnourishment due to poor conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take before residential schools came to an end?

<p>Nearly 115 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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