First Nations History and Culture

What does the term "Indigenous" refer to in the context of the land in North America?

• Native to the area; related to the original inhabitants of Canada

• A type of land ownership by European settlers

• A term for disputed territories

• A name given to new colonies

What does "disputed territory" mean according to the text?

• Land that is uninhabited

• Land where different groups are arguing and claiming ownership

• Land owned by a single group

• Land that is fully explored

What was the significance of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 for North America?

• It marked the beginning of European exploration

• It divided territories among European powers

• It ended the indigenous claims to the land

• It established new colonies in Asia

What does the name "Canada" originate from?

• A French explorer's name

• The Iroquois word "Kanata"

• A British royal decree

• A Spanish term for village

Who was Giovanni Caboto, and what was his role in North America?

• A French explorer who claimed land for France

• An English explorer sent to claim lands for England

• A Spanish explorer who discovered the Gulf of Mexico

• An Italian explorer who mapped the Pacific coast

What is the main message of the image drawn by Nicolas de Fer in 1698?

• The peaceful coexistence of Europeans and Indigenous peoples

• The abundance of natural resources in North America

• The harsh climate of the region

• The military strength of European settlers

What was the primary reason for the relocation of Haudenosaunee villages?

• To find new trade partners

• To escape European settlers

• To look for new farmland

• To join larger communities

How did the First Nations' mobility affect their territories?

• It led to permanent settlements

• It allowed them to expand their territories

• It made their borders flexible

• It caused conflicts with Europeans

What was the role of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• To trade with Europeans

• To unite several groups speaking the Iroquois language

• To farm corn, squash, and beans

• To explore new territories

What was a key factor in the survival of First Nations during winter?

• Trading with Europeans

• Growing crops

• Hunting and fishing

• Building permanent homes