New France

Who lived in what we now call Quebec for thousands of years before the Europeans came?

• First Nations peoples

• French people

• Canadians

• I don't know

What does the term "terra nullius" mean?

• No-one's land

• empty land

• land that we can take

• All of the above

Explain why the European explorers thought the land belonged to no-one and what your opinion is about it.

Why did the settlers want to live near the St. Lawrence River and the lowlands? Check all that apply.

• It was near the river so easy to get other places

• The land near the river is good for growing crops

• It is a terrific view

• Good clean drinking water.

What were the names of the three settlements in New France in 1645? Check all that are correct.

• Montreal

• Tadassac

• Gatineau

• Quebec City

How many French settlers lived in New France in 1645?

• 100

• 5 000

• 1 000

• 600

Who were the "filles du Roi" and why did they come to New France? Check all that are true.

• They were rich women who the King of France thought would make good mothers.

• They were poor women, ages 14-25.

• They were orphans and widows.

• They were women seeking adventures!

What were some of the horrible things that happened to the First Nations peoples when the Settlers came in 1645? Check all that are correct.

• they lost their lands

• they lost their traditional way of life

• they died of diseases

• they starved to death

Who were the missionaries and what was their job?

• to convert First Nations people to Catholics

• to take care of the filles du roi

• to clear the land

• to help the fur trade

How long did the voyage take from France to New France?

• 2 000 days

• 2-3 months

• 6-8 months

• 1 year