The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta Chapters 8 to

Which of the following statements best tells how the Aboriginals felt about nature?

• People should be able to use things from nature any way they wish.

• People must respect nature and make sure they do not waste what they take from nature

• There is no real connection between people and nature.

• People do not need to worry about what they take from nature.

Why was the buffalo important to many First Nations?

• The buffalo was a symbol of courage.

• The buffalo always went to the best grazing land.

• The buffalo showed them how not to be afraid.

• The buffalo provided them with most of their basic needs.

The best way to show respect for historical places and objects is

• to make sure you keep them safe and to not damage them in any way.

• to put a building up around them.

• to add your own designs to them to make them look even better.

• to put a coat of paint on them so they last longer.

It is important for Aboriginal children to keep their language and culture because

• it would be no use going to school otherwise.

• it helps them to maintain their identity.

• they don't really understand the English language.

• many would not know their parents if they did not.

True or False

The Hudson's Bay Company was given the right to the furs in Rupert's Land by the king of England.

• True

• False

True or False

Fur trading posts and forts were always built away from rivers and lakes.

• True

• False

True or False

The fur trade introduced the First Nations people to new kinds of goods.

• True

• False

True or False

During the fur trade many Aboriginals acted as guides and interpreters.

• True

• False

True or False

The Metis had very little to do with the fur trade because they were not always accepted by the Aboriginals.

• True

• False

Who was Canada's first prime minister

• St. Paul

• John A. Macdonald

• Father Lacombe

• Colonel Macleod