Grade 7 History Quiz Practice

Why did people in Europe (1500-1700) want to leave their countries?

• Because they were bored.
• Because they were unhappy with high taxes and rules.
• Because of war.
• Because of religion.

What resource in Canada was popular in Europe for fashion?

• Gold
• Beaver fur
• Fish
• Iron

Who founded New France and when?

• Jacques Cartier, 1534
• Samuel de Champlain, 1608
• John Cabot, 1497
• Champlain, 1750

What security features did Champlain’s settlement in Québec City have?

• It was a secret

• A drawbridge and moat.
• Guard dogs.
• Walls made of wood.

Why was Québec City a good spot for settlement?

• It was far from enemies.
• It was close to the St. Lawrence River.
• It was a sunny spot.
• It was near mountains.

Who are the Métis people?

• Indigenous people only.
• People of mixed First Nations and European heritage.
• French settlers only.
• Farmers in Europe.

What is the name of the Métis language?

• Cree
• Michif
• Ojibwe
• Michif-Cree

Where did Métis communities form?

• In cities.
• Along fur trade routes.
• In Europe.
• On the coast.

What did Métis women traditionally do?

• They hunted buffalo.
• They sewed and cooked.
• They farmed cabins.
• They traded furs.

What is pemmican made of?

• Meat, fat, and berries.
• Only meat and berries.
• Fish and berries.
• Bread and berries.