Social Studies: Chapter 1 - Aboriginal Societies Flashcards
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Definition of Pluralistic Society.
A society made up of many groups of people with different ideologies and beliefs.
Definition of Culture.
A way of life shared by a group of people.
Definition of Core Values.
Important ideas or beliefs of how people should live.
Definition of Indigenous.
The original people of a land; native.
Definition of Ethnocentric.
Judging global cultures according to their own culture.
What does the term ‘First Nations’ mean?
Indigenous peoples who are neither Inuit nor Métis; distinct from them with their own beliefs and values.
What does the term ‘Inuit’ mean?
Original inhabitants of the coastal regions of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland.
What does the term ‘Métis’ mean?
Means “mixed-blood”, descendants of First Nations women and Europeans men.
What were some core values and beliefs some First Nations shared?
– Respect for nature and all living things
– Spiritual connection to the land and animals
– Importance of community and working together
– Oral tradition to pass down knowledge and stories
– Elders respected as teachers and wisdom keepers
– Belief in balance and harmony in life
– Strong focus on sharing, not individual wealth
What are Traditional Teachings?
Traditional teachings can help to explain the relationships among the plants, animals, land, people, and the spirit
world.
Who are Elders?
Elders have traditionally been the most
respected members of Aboriginal
communities. They have used their
experience and wisdom to help people in
their communities make good decisions.
Definition of Government.
Government is the way people organize themselves, choose their leaders, and make decisions.
What is an Economy?
An important part of every culture is
the economy. This is the way in
which people meet their basic needs, such
as food, clothing, and shelter.
Hunter-Gatherer economies.
First Nations economies depended on food. In hunter-gatherer societies, people moved with the seasons to hunt, fish, and gather. They ate fresh food or preserved it for winter. They didn’t collect many goods since they moved often.
Economy of the Plains People.
Before Europeans came, Plains First Nations relied on buffalo for survival. They knew buffalo behavior well and used hunting methods like the buffalo jump, where herds were driven off cliffs. Every part of the buffalo was used for food, tools, and clothing.
Farming Economies.
In areas with good soil and weather, some First Nations developed farming economies. They stayed in villages year-round, only moving if soil got bad. Farming produced extra food and goods, which were used for trade with other groups.
