Michigan History Play

Who was the first European to set foot in the Michigan territory in the 1600's?

• Etienne Brule

• William Shakespeare

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

Which person (also a play character) was a priest sent by the King of France to teach Christianity to the Native Americans in the Michigan territory?

• Jacques Marquette

• Etienne Brule

• Robert La Salle

• Jean Nicolet

Kitche Manitou was also known as?

• The Great Creator

• Antoine de la Cadillac

• Fort Commander

• Georgian Bay

In what year was the Sault Sainte Marie settlement founded/established in Michigan?​ (a)  

• 1668
• 1789
• 1812
• 1679

The Native American Indians thought that Jean Nicolet carried what in his hands?

• Kitche Manitou

• The World

• Thunder

• Lightning

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What was the purpose of the European's exploring as mentioned in the text?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To discover new rivers in India

• To establish colonies in Canada

• To spread religion to the French

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6

The King of France sent who to teach the Native Americans about the Christian Religon?​ (a)  

• Jacques Marquette
• Jean Nicolet
• Robert La Salle
• Etienne Brule

What was the original name for Detroit?

• Fort Miami

• Fort Ponchartrain

• Fort Dukane

• Fort Frontenac

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CCSS.W.7.8

Why did LaSalle build a fort in Montreal (Fort Frontenac?)

• It served as a trading post.

• It was built to protect New France.

• It marked the first European settlement in North America.

• It was a religious mission.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What's the term for a French fur trader?

• cadillac

• nicolet

• brule

• voyageur