Early Settlers & Exploration
Which group of people came to Canada in the 1600s to settle in New France?
The French settlers
What is the name of the Indigenous group that lived in the area now called Quebec?
The Algonquin people
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What was the most common form of transportation in early Canada?
Canoes or horse-drawn carts
What was the main reason the British settlers came to Canada after 1763?
To expand the British Empire and make Canada part of British North America.
What is the important role of Elders in many Indigenous communities?
Elders are respected members who pass on knowledge, traditions, and stories to younger generations.
Name the ocean to the east of Canada.
The Atlantic Ocean
What did many settlers in early Canada use to build their homes?
Logs (Log cabins)
What were the "Loyalists" who came to Canada after the American Revolution?
They were American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and fled to Canada for safety.
Which Indigenous group was known for their longhouses and confederacy in the area now known as Ontario and Quebec?
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy)
Which river is the longest in Canada and played a major role in early exploration and settlement?
The St. Lawrence River
What was a common occupation for settlers in the early 1800s in Canada?
Farming or fur trading
What was the main job of fur traders in Canada during the 1700s and 1800s?
Fur traders hunted animals for pelts, particularly beavers, to trade with Europe for goods.
What treaty was signed between the British and several Indigenous groups in 1763, affecting the relationship between the two?
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
What mountain range runs along the western part of Canada?
The Rocky Mountains
What type of school did children in early Canada usually attend?
One-room schoolhouses Or they learned at home.
What was the significance of the "Red River Rebellion" led by Louis Riel in the 1800s?
It was a resistance against the Canadian government by the Métis people to protect their land rights and culture.
Which two provinces are known for their large amounts of farmland and agriculture in the 1800s?
Ontario and Manitoba
In the early 1800s, which animals were commonly hunted for fur by settlers and Indigenous people?
Beavers