Trade and Culture Quiz

Which was not a reason Europeans had for trading with the Mi’kmaq?

• Europe had a high demand for fish, especially cod from the Grand Banks

• Explorers wanted to provide advantages to the First Nations

• Main goal was to make as much money as possible

• Furs had the potential to be profitable

Which was not a reason Mi’kmaq had for trading with the Europeans?

• Trade was a way to establish good relations with other parties

• Giving and receiving of gifts demonstrated respect and good will

• Permitting explorers to settle provided permission for FN to explore Europe

• European goods provided advantages, especially metal products like kettles and axes

Who sponsored Jacques Cartier’s exploration voyages?

• French king

• British king

• Spanish king

• Portuguese king

Which area of today’s Canada did Champlain explore?

• Hudson’s area, eastern Great Lakes, northern New York

• Cartier’s area, western Great Lakes, southern New York

• Hudson’s area, western Great Lakes, southern New York

• Cartier’s area, eastern Great Lakes, northern New York

Provide one example of fair trade between explorers and Mi’kmaq.

• Exchange of furs for metal tools

• Trade of spices for gold

• Barter of livestock for textiles

• Swap of pottery for weapons

Provide one example of unfair trade between explorers and Mi’kmaq.

• Explorers traded low-quality goods for valuable furs.

• Explorers provided fair value for the furs.

• Mi’kmaq received more than the value of their goods.

• Explorers and Mi’kmaq traded equally valuable items.

The Beothuk became extinct due to:

• European diseases and loss of resources

• Natural disasters

• Voluntary migration

• Technological advancement

Shawnadithit died of what?

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Influenza

• Cancer

Cartier thought he found __________ but in reality it was iron pyrite. He thought he found __________ that were actually quartz crystals. Underline the correct response: This was a failure/success for him.

• failure

• success

• victory

• achievement

• triumph

Describe Cartier’s relationship with the First Nations.

• It was friendly and cooperative.

• It was hostile and confrontational.

• It was based on trade and mutual benefit.

• It was indifferent and distant.