Quiz on Rupert's Land

What was the role of religion in Rupert's Land?

• Major role in governance

• No role at all

• Minimal role

• Central to daily life

What type of economy did Rupert's Land have?

• Agricultural

• Industrial

• Fur trade

• Fishing

How did the Hudson's Bay Company interact with First Nations peoples?

• Developed inland forts

• Traded directly at forts

• Established partnerships

• Ignored them

What was the European population like in Rupert's Land?

• Large

• Moderate

• Minimal

• Non-existent

What year was Rupert's Land granted to the Hudson's Bay Company?

• 1600

• 1650

• 1670

• 1700

What was the role of the governor in Rupert's Land?

• Elected by the people

• Chief officer of the company

• Military leader

• Religious head

By 1760, what was the European population of New France?

• 50,000

• 55,000

• 60,000

• 65,000

What was the main religion of the colonists in New France?

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Jewish

• Muslim

What was the primary economic activity in New France?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fur trade

• Fishing

In 1663, what strategy did France abandon in New France?

• Open trade

• Merchant monopolies

• Free market

• Barter system