Chapter 1(Ai)

Question 1

What are the names of three of Canada’s first nations?

Answer 1

Cree, Haudenosaunee, and Mi’kmaq.

Question 2

True or False: The Cree nation is primarily located in the western provinces of Canada.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Haudenosaunee are also known as the _____ Confederacy.

Answer 3

Iroquois.

Question 4

What is the primary language family of the Mi’kmaq people?

Answer 4

Algonquian.

Question 5

Which first nation is known for its longhouses?

Answer 5

Haudenosaunee.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional territory of the Cree?

Answer 6

Northern Quebec.

Question 7

True or False: The Mi’kmaq have a significant presence in the Atlantic provinces.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What is the traditional governance system of the Haudenosaunee called?

Answer 8

The Great Law of Peace.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Cree people traditionally relied heavily on _____ for sustenance.

Answer 9

hunting and fishing.

Question 10

Short Answer: What is the significance of the Two Row Wampum to the Haudenosaunee?

Answer 10

It represents the agreement between the Haudenosaunee and European settlers for mutual respect and coexistence.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of these is a traditional Cree art form?

Answer 11

Beadwork.

Question 12

True or False: The Mi’kmaq language is still widely spoken today.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

What is the seasonal cycle that the Cree traditionally followed?

Answer 13

The cycle of hunting, fishing, and gathering.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Haudenosaunee Confederacy consists of _____ nations.

Answer 14

six.

Question 15

Short Answer: Name one major historical event that affected the Mi’kmaq.

Answer 15

The signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaties.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: What is a common food source for the Cree?

Answer 16

Wild game.

Question 17

True or False: The Haudenosaunee were known for their agricultural practices.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

What does the term ‘First Nations’ refer to in Canada?

Answer 18

Indigenous peoples recognized as the original inhabitants of Canada.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Cree people are known for their _____ traditions.

Answer 19

oral.

Question 20

Short Answer: What role do elders play in First Nations communities?

Answer 20

Elders provide guidance, wisdom, and cultural teachings.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Mi’kmaq craft?

Answer 21

Basket weaving.

Question 22

True or False: The Cree have a matrilineal society.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

What is the historical significance of the Great Law of Peace?

Answer 23

It established a framework for governance among the Haudenosaunee nations.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The Mi’kmaq are primarily located in _____ Canada.

Answer 24

Eastern.

Question 25

Short Answer: What is one common belief in Cree spirituality?

Answer 25

The interconnectedness of all living things.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: How do the Haudenosaunee refer to themselves?

Answer 26

People of the Longhouse.

Question 27

True or False: The Cree language has multiple dialects.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

What is a key characteristic of Mi'kmaq governance?

Answer 28

Consensus decision-making.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The Haudenosaunee play a significant role in _____ governance.

Answer 29

environmental.

Question 30

Short Answer: What is one traditional Cree ceremony?

Answer 30

The Sun Dance.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which animal is sacred to the Cree?

Answer 31

The bear.

Question 32

True or False: The Mi'kmaq have a history of fishing and trading.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

What are the traditional colors of the Haudenosaunee flag?

Answer 33

Red, white, and black.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The Cree often use _____ in their traditional healing practices.

Answer 34

plants.

Question 35

Short Answer: What is the role of women in Haudenosaunee society?

Answer 35

Women hold significant power, including the selection of chiefs.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: What is a popular Mi'kmaq festival?

Answer 36

Mi'kmaq Heritage Day.

Question 37

True or False: The Cree have a matrilineal system of inheritance.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

What is the significance of the wampum belts to the Haudenosaunee?

Answer 38

They are used to represent agreements and treaties.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The Mi'kmaq traditionally used _____ for transportation.

Answer 39

canoes.

Question 40

Short Answer: What is the Cree term for the spirit world?

Answer 40

Kisik.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common Cree hunting method?

Answer 41

Trapping.

Question 42

True or False: The Haudenosaunee have a strong tradition of storytelling.

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

What is the primary focus of Mi'kmaq education?

Answer 43

Cultural preservation and language revitalization.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The Cree have a deep connection to _____ and land.

Answer 44

nature.

Question 45

Short Answer: Name one challenge faced by the Mi'kmaq today.

Answer 45

Land rights issues.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: What is a traditional practice of the Haudenosaunee?

Answer 46

Corn planting.

Question 47

True or False: The Cree are known for their intricate beadwork.

Answer 47

True.

Question 48

What is the traditional Mi'kmaq belief about the creator?

Answer 48

The creator is known as Kji-Niskam.

Question 49

Fill in the blank: The Haudenosaunee Confederacy was formed to promote _____ among its nations.

Answer 49

peace.

Question 50

Short Answer: What is the role of the Grand Council in Haudenosaunee governance?

Answer 50

It makes decisions for the Confederacy as a whole.

Question 51

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Cree ceremony?

Answer 51

The Powwow.

Question 52

True or False: The Mi'kmaq traditionally practiced agriculture.

Answer 52

True.

Question 53

What is the significance of the Medicine Wheel in Cree culture?

Answer 53

It symbolizes the interconnectedness of life and the four directions.

Question 54

Fill in the blank: The Haudenosaunee are known for their _____ governance structure.

Answer 54

democratic.

Question 55

Short Answer: What is a common theme in Mi'kmaq storytelling?

Answer 55

The importance of nature and respect for the environment.

Question 56

Multiple Choice: Which animal is significant in Cree spirituality?

Answer 56

The eagle.

Question 57

True or False: The Haudenosaunee have a matrilineal society.

Answer 57

True.