The Fur Trade in Canada Quiz

Who were the first Europeans to arrive in North America?

• The British

• The Vikings

• The Spanish

• The French

Which Indigenous groups were among the first to meet Europeans?

• The Inuit and Cree

• The Mi’kmaq, Haudenosaunee, and Montagnais

• The Métis and Dene

• The Blackfoot and Sioux

What is ethnocentrism?

• A belief that all cultures are equal

• Judging other cultures based on one’s own cultural standards

• A system of trade between nations

• The study of ancient civilizations

How did the Nuu-chah-nulth describe Europeans in their oral account?

• As gods

• As fish-like creatures

• As spirits

• As traders

What did Europeans notice about First Nations during first contact?

• Their advanced technology

• Their clothing made of pelts and long hair

• Their written language

• Their large cities

Why did cultural differences lead to misunderstandings?

• Both groups spoke the same language

• Each group viewed the other through their own cultural lens

• Europeans immediately adopted Indigenous customs

• Indigenous peoples refused to trade

What system was used in the fur trade instead of money?

• Credit system

• Barter system

• Gold standard

• Taxation

Which of the following did Europeans contribute to the fur trade?

• Furs and canoes

• Metal goods and guns

• Knowledge of the land

• Hunting techniques

What did Indigenous peoples contribute to the fur trade?

• Ships and navigation tools

• Furs and knowledge of the land

• Gold and silver

• Written contracts

Who were the coureurs de bois?

• British soldiers

• French fur traders who worked in the wilderness

• Indigenous hunters

• Spanish explorers