Indigenous Peoples
Name 2 kinds of Indigenous homes
Igloo, wigwam, longhouse, tipi
Name 3 obstacles early explorers might have faced
Why were beaver furs in high demand?
Beaver fur could be turned into hats that were fashionable in Europe.
What is the difference between and archaeologist and a historian?
Archeologists look at the physical evidence of objects left behind by ancient cultures.
Historians tend to learn about the past from written records made during a particular time period.
Name 3 indigenous tribes
Name 3 treasures of Asia
• spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and black pepper
• silk
• tea
• gems such as jade and rubies
Name 3 goods Europeans traded with the Indigenous
- Iron Axe – durable tool unfamiliar to
Indigenous Peoples before contact
• Copper Kettles – prized for cooking
and boiling
• Metal tools – general category
(fishhooks, fire strikers, awls)
• Wool Blankets – e.g. Hudson’ Bay
blankets
• Glass Beads – used as currency and
adornment
• Knives – highly valued steel tool
What is the "Orient"?
“The Orient” is a historical term Europeans use to describe Asia
Share an indigenous legend you know
Turtle island, the Origins of Thunder, Raven Brings Light
How did indigenous peoples help early explorers?
What is an alliance, and why were they important in the Fur Trade?
An alliance is an agreement between individuals, groups, or nations to work together
What are the 3 sisters?
Corn, beans, and squash
What is a wampum belt and what is it for?
Wampum are purple and white beads made from seashells from the Atlantic coast.
Indigenous Peoples have used these beads as decoration, for specials ceremonies, and to trade with others. When two or more Indigenous groups came together to make agreements with each other, they might create a belt made of wampum beads to show their special relationship.
Why did Europeans originally call indigenous peoples "Indians"?
Early Europeans thought they had landed in India, so they called the indigenous people there "Indians".
Who are "Les Filles de Roi" and why are they important?
Les Filles de Roi means "daughters of the King". France wanted to make a stable colony in the New World, but there were not a lot of women, so the French King sponsored many young women to travel to New France and start families.
Who misnamed Canada and what's the story?
Two indigenous youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata. This was actually the indigenous word for "village", but for lack of another name, Cartier used the word “Canada” to describe the entire area. Eventually, the name stuck and Europeans began referring to most of the area as Canada.
What is a vision quest?
A vision quest is a spiritual rite of passage where an individual seeks guidance, purpose, or healing by going into isolation in nature, often fasting for days to receive a vision or message from the spirit world.
Who founded Quebec City?
Samuel de Champlain
What is the difference between a bayman and a voyageur?
Baymen worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Voyageurs were French explorers who trekked into the wilderness to find beaver furs.
Who is Glooscap?
Glooscap is a legendary Indigenous hero. We watched his story in "Glooscap Brings Summer".
In Mi’kmaq and other Algonquian stories he is said to have shaped the land, taught people how to live, and brought balance to the world.