Canadian History Quiz

What are the indigenous people of Canada called?

• Eskimos

• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit

• Aboriginals

• Canadians

Name one First Nations group in Canada.

• Vikings

• Aztec

• Cree

• Cherokee

What type of homes did the First Nations people live in?

• Various types of homes such as wigwams, longhouses, and tipis.

• Tents

• Brick houses

• Igloos

What did the First Nations people use for transportation?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Bicycles

• Skateboards

• Canoes

Who was the first European explorer to reach Canada?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• John Cabot

• Amerigo Vespucci

When did the first European settlement in Canada occur?

• 1620

• 1605

• 1492

• 1776

What was the main purpose of the fur trade in Canada?

• To establish a new religion

• To build a transportation network

• Exchange of fur pelts for goods

• To promote vegetarianism

Which animal was the most sought after in the fur trade?

• Beavers

• Squirrels

• Rabbits

• Minks

Who were the main participants in the fur trade in Canada?

• Pilgrims, African slaves, and Dutch settlers

• Indigenous peoples, European fur traders, and British and French colonial powers

• Vikings, Chinese merchants, and Russian explorers

• Cowboys, Native Americans, and Spanish conquistadors