INDIGENOUS GROUPS
This group of Indigenous peoples lives in the Arctic regions of Canada.
A. Métis
B. Haudenosaunee
C. Inuit
D. Ojibwe
Who are in Inuit
Which food source was most important to the Métis for survival?
A. Fish
B. Corn
C. Buffalo
D. Berries
What is the buffalo
This confederacy was formed to create peace among several nations.
A. Métis Nation
B. Haudenosaunee Confederacy
C. Algonquin Alliance
D. Inuit Council
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
First Nations often used these natural routes to travel and trade.
A. Mountains
B. Deserts
C. Rivers and lakes
D. Forest trails only
What are Rivers and lakes
This group has both Indigenous and European ancestry.
A. Inuit
B. Ojibwe
C. Métis
D. Algonkin
Who are the Metis
Which transportation method was commonly used by First Nations in the Great Lakes region?
A. Horses
B. Canoes
C. Snowmobiles
D. Wagons
What are canoes
This set of rules guided peace and decision-making.
A. Treaty of Peace
B. The Great Law of Peace
C. The Confederation Act
D. Council Code
What is The Great Law of Peace
Corn, beans, and squash are known by this name.
A. The Harvest Trio
B. Sacred Crops
C. The Three Sisters
D. Farming Circle
What are the three sisters
In many Indigenous communities, what was the role of elders?
A. To make all laws without discussion
B. To travel between nations as traders
C. To pass on knowledge, stories, and teachings to younger generations
D. To lead only hunting expeditions
what is To pass on knowledge, stories, and teachings to younger generations
These portable shelters made of wood frames and bark coverings were used by some First Nations.
A. Tipis
B. Igloos
C. Longhouses
D. Wigwams
What are wigwams
Which of the following is one of the original five nations?
A. Ojibwe
B. Inuit
C. Mohawk
D. Métis
Conflicts between nations often happened because of this.
A. Weather changes
B. Competition for land and resources
C. Language differences only
D. Trade agreements
What is Competition for land and resources
This group lived around the Great Lakes and spoke Anishinaabemowin.
A. Mohawk
B. Ojibwe
C. Inuit
D. Wendat
Who are the Ojibwe
This large wooden home housed multiple families in Haudenosaunee communities.
A. Wigwam
B. Longhouse
C. Igloo
D. Teepee
What are longhouses
These women had the power to choose and remove chiefs.
A. Elders
B. Clan mothers
C. Chiefs’ wives
D. Council leaders
Who are clan mothers
What was one important item often traded between First Nations in different regions?
A. Oil
B. Furs and animal skins
C. Plastic goods
D. Tools and weapons
What are Furs and animal skins
Which Indigenous group is well known for intricate beadwork and floral designs in their clothing and art?
A. Inuit
B. Métis
C. Mohawk
D. Wendat
Who are the Metis
Which group is known for living in the Eastern Woodlands and building villages with longhouses?
A. Inuit
B. Métis
C. Wendat
D. Ojibwe
Who are the Wendat
What symbol represents the unity of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?
A. The maple leaf
B. The eagle feather
C. The Tree of Peace
D. The buffalo
What is the Tree of Peace
These wars were fought to replace lost members of a community.
A. Expansion wars
B. Trade wars
C. Mourning wars
D. Defence wars
What are Mourning wars