first occupants

Question 0

The men decide for the tribe. What is this type of society called?

Answer 0

Patriarchy

Question 1

What are the main economic activities practiced by the Algonquians?

Answer 1

Hunting , fishing and gathering

Question 2

Where did the Algonquians lived?

Answer 2

They lived in the Canadian shield and the Appalachian Mountains.

Question 3

What type of lifestyle do the Algonquians have?

Answer 3

They are nomadic.

Question 4

What are the main economic activities practised by the Iroquois.

Answer 4

They farm fruits and vegetables, hunt, fish and gather berries.

Question 5

The women decide for this tribe. What is the name for this type of society?

Answer 5

Matriarchy

Question 6

Where did the Iroquois live?

Answer 6

In the St. Lawrence’s Valley

Question 7

Where do the Inuits live?

Answer 7

In the Arctic.

Question 8

Define barter.

Answer 8

The barter system is an exchange of products for another product.

Question 9

What are the benefits to the trade system between the Amerindians?

Answer 9

They could pay war tributes Facilitate peace negotiations Formalizing meetings between dignitaries

Question 10

Why did the Amerindians trade amongst themselves?

Answer 10

They trade items they had in surplus for items they needed or for items that were not found on their territory.

Question 11

Why do the Amerindians respect animals?

Answer 11

They believe that animals have spirits and that they sacrificed themselves for the Amerindians.

Question 12

Why were the elders so important to Amerindian culture?

Answer 12

The Elders were the ones transmitting the culture of the tribe.

Question 13

What is a sweat lodge?

Answer 13

A tent where the Amerindians went to be in touch with nature.

Question 14

What are the 4 most important meat the Algonquians had in their diet?

Answer 14

Caribou Moose Deer Bear

Question 15

What is the main economic activity for the Iroquois?

Answer 15

Agriculture

Question 16

What type of society were the Iroquois?

Answer 16

Sedentary

Question 17

What are the 3 most farmed vegetables in an Iroquois village?

Answer 17

Corn Squash Beans

Question 18

Why were the Inuit nomadic?

Answer 18

They followed the animals.

Question 19

What was the main means of transportation for the Amerindians?

Answer 19

Canoe

Question 20

What is the name of the tribe member who is responsible for the spiritual needs of the tribe?

Answer 20

Shaman

Question 21

Identify 3 items used on spiritual ceremonies performed by the shaman.

Answer 21

Tobacco Rattles Drums Masks Wampum Smoke or fire Dream catchers

Question 22

Identify 3 influences of the French on the Amerindians.

Answer 22

Pots Iron tools Knives Guns Alcohol Bread Salt Catholic Faith Clothing Blankets

Question 23

Why do aboriginal people ace a great importance on dreams?

Answer 23

They consider it a privileged means of communication with the spirits.

Question 24

What is animism?

Answer 24

The belief that everything that exists has a spirit.

Question 25

How were the chiefs chosen?

Answer 25

For their courage and their wisdom.

Question 26

Name the three linguistic groups of the aboriginals living in Québec.

Answer 26

Inuit Algonquian Iroquois

Question 27

How do the Aboriginals pass on traditions?

Answer 27

Orally

Question 28

Who is responsible to transmit culture among the Amerindians?

Answer 28

The elders

Question 29

What is the spiritual belief of the Amerindians?

Answer 29

That everything in nature had a spirit (animism).

Question 30

Why was it important for the Amerindians to be spiritually committed?

Answer 30

The Amerindians communicated with spirits which aloud them to receive their benevolence, generosity and carry on traditions.

Question 31

Using the document, indicate the letter corresponding to the migration flow that led to: 1. Settlement of North America by the First Occupants. 2. The settlement of French in America

Answer 31

Question 32

Indicate an element of continuity in the way trade was carried out in North America during the periods presented in the document.

Answer 32

Barter **or** the exchange of furs for other goods.

Question 33

What Amerindian family is sedentary?

Answer 33

Iroquois

Question 34

Which Amerindian families are nomadic?

Answer 34

1. Algonquian 2. Inuit

Question 35

What was the trading system that the nomadic and sedentary Amerindians used?

Answer 35

The barter system

Question 36

Who passed on information and traditions orally?

Answer 36

The Elders

Question 37

How was the chief chosen?

Answer 37

1. For his wisdom 2. For his courage

Question 38

Which places were better suited to trade with the French?

Answer 38

1. The Ottawa River 2. St. Lawrence Seaway 3. Tadoussac

Question 39

What consequences occurred after the first contact between the Europeans and the Amerindians?

Answer 39

There was political imbalance, wars, the Amerindians dies because of disease and they changed their way of life.

Question 40

What two characteristics did Amerindians highly value?

Answer 40

1. Equality 2. Generosity

Question 41

Why did the Iroquois attack Huronia?

Answer 41

They wanted to control the fur trade territory.

Question 42

Some tribes are nomadic while others are sedentary. What do they both have in common?

Answer 42

They both have close ties to nature and live in harmony with it.

Question 43

When did the first occupants arrived?

Answer 43

Nearly 30 000 years ago

Question 44

How did the First occupants cross the Bering Straight?

Answer 44

They crossed over a land bridge made of ice.

Question 45

What surrounded the Iroquian village?

Answer 45

A wooden palisade