Indigenous Influences
This and That
Early Explorers
CPR
Immigration
100

What Indigenous group was the first in Canada?

The Inuit are among the earliest peoples to live in what is now northern Canada, while many First Nations developed in other regions over time.

100

what is an abolitionist

An abolitionist is a person who worked to end slavery and supported the freedom of enslaved people.

100
Which country was Jacques Cartier from?
France
100

What does CPR stand for

Canadian Pacific Railway

100
From 1880-1885, workers from this country were brought to British Columbia to work on the railway.
China
200

True or false? Indigenous peoples in Canada used to rely heavily on farming as their main source of food.

 FalseMany Indigenous peoples in Canada relied on a variety of food sources such as hunting, fishing, and gathering. While some groups farmed, farming was not the main food source for all Indigenous peoples.

200

What abolitionist is known for helping over 70 slaves gain freedom?

 Harriet Tubman

200
How many voyages did Cartier make to the new world?
Three
200

Define Chinese head tax


The Chinese Head Tax was a fee the Canadian government charged Chinese immigrants to enter Canada, making it harder for them to come and settle.



200
People from this country came into Canada in 1897 in the attempts to get rich from mining gold in the Yukon.
United States of America
300

List two contributions that were made by Indigenous people that we still use today.

Snow shoes, Canoes, Lacrosse, archery, maple syrup

300

Why did Jewish groups still experience discrimination in Canada after WWII

antisemitism continued, with limits on jobs, housing, and immigration

300
On his first trip, what was Cartier in search of?
gold, other riches, spices and a passage to Asia
300

What was the main purpose of building the CPR

The Canadian Pacific Railway connected different regions of Canada, allowing for the transportation of goods and people, which led to the growth of cities and towns along its route. It was also crucial for settlement in Western Canada.

300
People from this country came to Canada between 1845-1851 because of a potato famine.
Ireland
400

Who lived on the land now called Canada before European settlers arrived- name one group

Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, lived on the land now called Canada before European settlers arrived.

400

List one challenge people living in rural communities face

challenges like limited access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, which can lead to people moving to urban areas in search of better prospects.

400
Which island did Cartier discover?
Prince Edward Island
400

What two continents did immigrants come from to work on the CPR

Asia and Europe

400
Name three reasons for immigration.
(1) Persecution (2) Jobs (3) Education (4) Freedom (5) Healthcare (6)Safety (7) Adventure
500

What was the next group to come into Canada following the Indigenous in 985A.D? Hint—think of our school name

Vikings

500

What was the name given to 100,000 people traveling in search of gold?

Klondike gold Rush

500

Which River did Samuel De Champlain explore?

St. Lawarence River

500

What PULL factors made people from Asia want to immigrate to Canada 

large pay (2.50) and land

500
Explain why healthcare is a reason for people to immigrate to Canada
Canadians are all entitled to healthcare and in many countries, there is no access to healthcare leaving many people to die from preventable diseases.
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