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Michigan History Play

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Etienne Brule

b)

William Shakespeare

c)

George Washington

d)

Abraham Lincoln

2.

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?

a)

Jacques Marquette

b)

Etienne Brule

c)

Robert La Salle

d)

Jean Nicolet

3.

Kitche Manitou was also known as?

a)

The Great Creator

b)

Antoine de la Cadillac

c)

Fort Commander

d)

Georgian Bay

4.

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

Choose from the below words
1668
1789
1812
1679
5.

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

a)

Kitche Manitou

b)

The World

c)

Thunder

d)

Lightning

6.

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

a)

To find new trade routes to Asia

b)

To discover new rivers in India

c)

To establish colonies in Canada

d)

To spread religion to the French

7.

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

Choose from the below words
Jacques Marquette
Jean Nicolet
Robert La Salle
Etienne Brule
8.

What was the original name for Detroit?

a)

Fort Miami

b)

Fort Ponchartrain

c)

Fort Dukane

d)

Fort Frontenac

9.

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

a)

It served as a trading post.

b)

It was built to protect New France.

c)

It marked the first European settlement in North America.

d)

It was a religious mission.

10.

What's the term for a French fur trader?

a)

cadillac

b)

nicolet

c)

brule

d)

voyageur

11.

Who attacked Fort DuKane during the French and Indian War?

a)

Etienne Brule

b)

George Washington

c)

Antoine de la Cadillac

d)

Robert la Salle

12.

What was the name of Robert la Salle's second fort?

a)

Fort Miami

b)

Fort Ponchartrain

c)

Fort Frontenac

d)

Fort DuKane

13.

When was the French flag lowered over Detroit, and the British flag put in its place?

a)

1760

b)

1689

c)

1754

d)

1763

14.

What agreement gave up all of the French land claims to the British?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Proclamation of 1763

c)

Northwest Passage

d)

Pontiac's Rebellion

15.

The game, baggataway, played by Native American Indians at Fort Michilimackinac in order to try and overtake it from the British in 1763 is like what other known sport?

a)

baseball

b)

lacross

c)

soccer

d)

basketball