Chapter 5 - New Roots in Alberta

What is a common feature of the names of some communities in Alberta such as Grande Prairie, Lac La Biche, and Morinville?

• They have British names

• They are named after animals

• They have French names

• They are named after famous people

What were the Europeans mainly seeking from Alberta in the 1700s?

• Gold

• Spices

• Furs

• Land

Why do you think the beaver was used on Canada's first official postage stamp?

• Because the beaver is a national symbol of Canada

• Because it was the largest animal in Canada

• Because it was the most common pet in Canada

• Because it was the favorite animal of the stamp designer

Why was David Thompson given the name "the man who looks at stars"?

• Because he was a fur trader

• Because he made maps using the stars for navigation

• Because he discovered a new star

• Because he wrote a book about stars

Which two big companies controlled the fur trade when it reached Alberta?

• The East India Company and the North West Company

• The Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company

• The Hudson's Bay Company and the South East Company

• The North East Company and the North West Company

Who were the Francophones that worked for the fur-trading companies?

• People from France who spoke French as their second language

• People from England whose first and main language is French

• People from eastern Canada whose first and main language is French

• People from Québec who spoke French as their second language

What did the North West Company and its Canadian traders set up along the rivers?

• Military bases

• Trading posts

• Fishing camps

• Residential areas

What were many of the trading posts called?

• Villages

• Forts

• Markets

• Harbors

What did the Métis trade during their trading expeditions?

• Buffalo meat and skins, as well as furs

• Horses and carts

• Agricultural products

• Handcrafted goods

Why was pemmican important to traders?

• It was easy to prepare and cook.

• It was a traditional dish that was served at celebrations.

• It never went bad and was very nutritious.

• It was used as a form of currency in trading.