What was an important animal that helped hunting parties? Did they decorate this animal?
Horses and even dogs
100
Who pick the husband for the daughter?
The Dad
100
What are the flags color?
Blue and white
Red and white
100
What was the Métis dance called?
The Red River jig
200
What were the average ages women got married?
13-16
200
Why were there usually parties after a buffalo hunt?
They were celebrating a successful hunt
200
What was offered to the man as a gift?
A piece of clothing
200
What is the figure 8 in the flag called?
The infinity symbol
200
What type of music did they use? What was it like?
Fast tempo and lively
300
When would most Metis be baptized?
when they were believed to be in danger of dying.
300
How many buffalo did they kill in a single hunt?
12 give or take
300
What did people do as the bride and groom drove away in their cart?
Fire gun shots in the air and cheered
300
What does the red on the flag mean?
Red: the Hudson Bay Company
300
What kind of games would they play?
Horse racing, horse-trotting, and winter sleigh racing was also enormously enjoyed as good sporting activities
400
Who skinned the hunt?
Women
400
True or False
Would the metis give speeches to the bride and groom?
True
400
What does the blue on the flag mean?
North West Company
400
True or Fales:Sash colors definition
Blue: for the rivers and seas used as transportation
Green: for the fertility of land
Black: for the war and death of métis
Blue - Is for the depth of our spirits.
Green - Is for the fertility of a great nation.
White - Is for our connection to the earth and our creator.
Yellow - Is for the prospect of prosperity.
Black - Is for the dark period of the suppression and dispossession of Métis land.
500
What culture influenced one of the métis religion? What was this religion called?
Métis were very influenced by the Roman Catholic Church, European
500
How many family's can gather at hunting party's get?
As much as 100 families
500
What would the bride and groom would be wrapped in or given something as a symbol of their love?
Assomption sash in the form of the infinity symbol to
signify the couples everlasting relationship or the bride would get a wedding band
500
What type of instruments did they use?
What was it made of?
Spoons, Fiddle, concertina, harmonica, mouth harp, hand drum, and finger instruments
Bone, skin, metal, wood