Quiz on Wampum and First Nations

What was a typical item used or carried by First Nations in Canada?

• Wampum

• Totem poles

• Dreamcatchers

• Moccasins

What were the two principal colors of the beads used in wampum?

• Red and blue

• Green and yellow

• White and purple

• Black and orange

What does the Two Row Wampum Belt symbolize?

• An agreement of mutual respect and peace

• A declaration of war

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange

Who were the European newcomers mentioned in the context of the Two Row Wampum Belt?

• Settlers in North America

• Explorers in Asia

• Colonists in Africa

• Traders in South America

What is the Indian Act?

• A document outlining the rights of Canadian citizens

• A formal document enacted by the Canadian government that outlines the criteria of being a status Indian

• A treaty between Canada and the United States

• A historical novel about Canadian history

What was the Indian Act's approach towards First Nations culture?

• Preservation

• Assimilation into Euro-Canadian society

• Promotion

• Isolation

What does the Indian Act not directly reference?

• First Nations with Indian Status

• Métis and Inuit

• Reserve land

• Federal government

What permission was no longer needed for Indians to appear in ceremonial dress off their reserve?

• Permission from the Indian Agent

• Permission from the Chief

• Permission from the Government

• Permission from the Council

Who were allowed to vote in band councils after the 1951 amendments?

• First Nation women

• First Nation men

• All Indians

• Non-Indians

In what year were the Williams Treaties signed?

• 1923

• 1919

• 1930

• 1920