Chapter 1 Specific Questions

Question 1

Wild rice was important to what First Nations tribe?

Answer 1

Ojibwe

The Ojibwe tribe is known for its historical reliance on wild rice as a staple food source.

Question 2

What were the Three Sisters?

Answer 2

Corn, beans, and squash

These crops are traditionally grown together by various Indigenous peoples in North America.

Question 3

What tribe considered ‘the Three Sisters’ a staple crop?

Answer 3

Haudenosaunee

The Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois, relied heavily on these crops for sustenance.

Question 4

What is a Wampum belt?

Answer 4

A traditional belt made of beads used for storytelling and treaties

Wampum belts hold significant cultural and historical importance among First Nations.

Question 5

What is an artifact?

Answer 5

An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest

Artifacts can provide insight into the lives and practices of past cultures.

Question 6

What is an alliance?

Answer 6

A formal agreement between groups or nations

Alliances can be formed for mutual benefit, cooperation, or defense.

Question 7

What European culture had an alliance with the Haudenosaunee?

Answer 7

The Dutch

The Dutch formed a trading and military alliance with the Haudenosaunee in the 17th century.

Question 8

What is consensus?

Answer 8

General agreement among a group

Consensus decision-making is a key characteristic of many First Nations governance systems.

Question 9

What characteristics did First Nations tribes value when choosing a leader?

Answer 9

Wisdom, bravery, and integrity

Leaders were often chosen based on their ability to guide and represent their community effectively.

Question 10

What were the three names of the tribes mentioned in Chapter 1 of ‘Our Canada’?

Answer 10

Ojibwe, Haudenosaunee, and Cree

These tribes are significant in the context of Canadian history and culture.

Question 11

What similarities did the three tribes in Chapter 1 of ‘Our Canada’ have in decision making?

Answer 11

Consensus-based decision making

All three tribes emphasized the importance of group agreement in their decision-making processes.

Question 12

List three examples of how First Nations tribes pass down their traditions from one generation to the next.

Answer 12

• Oral storytelling
• Ceremonies
• Art and crafts

These methods are essential for preserving culture and history within First Nations communities.

Question 13

Who is Shawnadithit and how did she die?

Answer 13

A Beothuk woman who died from tuberculosis

Shawnadithit is known as the last known member of the Beothuk people, and her death symbolizes the impact of colonization.

Question 14

Define imperialism

Answer 14

A policy or ideology whereby a country extends its power and influence over other nations or territories

Imperialism often involves colonization, economic domination, or cultural influence.

Question 15

Define universal

Answer 15

Applicable to all cases or situations; something that is worldwide or common to all

Universal concepts can pertain to rights, values, or truths that transcend individual cultures.

Question 16

Define immunity

Answer 16

The state of being resistant to a particular disease or condition; the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease

Immunity can be innate (natural) or acquired through vaccination or previous infections.

Question 17

What is a dodem?

Answer 17

A clan or family group in some First Nations cultures, often associated with specific animals or symbols

Dodems play a significant role in identity and cultural practices within Indigenous communities.

Question 18

List three things that society today still uses from First Nations culture

Answer 18

• Art and craftsmanship
• Traditional ecological knowledge
• Language and place names

Question 19

What is nomadic?

Answer 19

Characterized by movement from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location

Nomadic lifestyles are often associated with hunting, gathering, or pastoralism.

Question 20

What First Nations tribe was nomadic?

Answer 20

*Haudenosaunee

The Plains Cree or the Innu

Various tribes across North America exhibited nomadic traits, often following seasonal migrations of animals.

Question 21

In Chapter 1 of Our Canada, what tribe primarily fished off the Atlantic Coast?

Answer 21

The Mi’kmaq tribe

The Mi’kmaq have a rich history of fishing and maritime culture along the Atlantic coast.

Question 22

Define imperialism

Answer 22

A policy or ideology whereby a country extends its power and influence over other nations or territories

Imperialism often involves colonization, economic domination, or cultural influence.

Question 23

Define immunity

Answer 23

The state of being resistant to a particular disease or condition; the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease

Immunity can be innate (natural) or acquired through vaccination or previous infections.

Question 24

What is a dodem?

Answer 24

A clan or family group in some First Nations cultures, often associated with specific animals or symbols

Dodems play a significant role in identity and cultural practices within Indigenous communities.

Question 25

List three things that society today still uses from First Nations culture

Answer 25

• Art and craftsmanship
• Traditional ecological knowledge
• Language and place names

Question 26

What is nomadic?

Answer 26

Characterized by movement from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location

Nomadic lifestyles are often associated with hunting, gathering, or pastoralism.

Question 27

What First Nations tribe was nomadic?

Answer 27

The Plains Cree or the Innu

Various tribes across North America exhibited nomadic traits, often following seasonal migrations of animals.

Question 28

In Chapter 1 of Our Canada, what tribe primarily fished off the Atlantic Coast?

Answer 28

The Mi’kmaq tribe

The Mi’kmaq have a rich history of fishing and maritime culture along the Atlantic coast.