Fisheries
What was the name of the wooden platform where fish was dried?
Flakes
What type of trees were most commonly cut for lumber in Newfoundland?
Spruce, fir and pine
What was the Bell Island mine known for?
Iron Ore
What were the main religions in Newfoundland pre-Confederation?
Roman Catholic and Anglican/Protestant
What was the largest settlement in Newfoundland before Confederation?
St. John's
What were whimsical women often classified as?
Witches
Which country first controlled Newfoundland?
Britain
What was NL's slogan?
In Cod We Trust
The shoreline areas covered in flakes, stages and sheds were called __________ ____________?
Fishing rooms
When was logging season?
The Winter
How did mining affect communities like Wabana?
Towns grew around mines, with housing, schools, and services for workers.
How did people in outport communities see the doctor?
A Hospital Boat
What was a typical diet in rural Newfoundland?
Fish, potatoes, salted meat, and root vegetables
What is the Women's Suffrage Movement?
The group/movement that fought for women's right to vote
What colors is the Republic of Newfoundland flag?
White, Green and Pink
Which indigenous people lived in Newfoundland long before European settlers arrived?
The Beothuk
What was the credit system called where fishermen traded fish for supplies?
The Truck System
How were conditions in NL logging camps before 1959? What happened in 1959 to change them?
They were poor. In 1959, the loggers strike and the Badger Riot changed things for the loggers.
How did miners break rock before dynamite?
With picks and hammers
What role did the church play in communities?
Social events, education, and moral guidance
How did children help in the fishery?
Assisted in salting, drying, and carrying fish.
What roles did women in outports traditionally have while men were at sea?
Household management, fishing, gardening, food preservation, and childcare
What does it mean to be disenfranchised?
It means a person does not have the right to vote.
What four countries were the first to create the main population of Newfoundland?
England, Ireland, France and Scotland
What was a dory?
Small open boat used in inshore fishing.
Name three tools used by a logger.
Pike poles, Peaveys, Bateaus, Axes, Saws, cant hooks etc.
What dangers did miners face?
Cave-ins, explosions, gas, flooding, and poor ventilation.
How did religious affiliation influence schooling?
Churches ran schools; Catholics and Protestants often attended separate schools
What is a “kitchen party” in Newfoundland culture?
A social gathering with music, singing, and food
When did women in Newfoundland gain the right to vote?
1925
How many times did NL attempt confederation?
Three
What devastated in St. John's in 1892?
The Great Fire of 1892.
What was the FPU?
The Fishermen's Protective Union
What is “river driving”?
Floating logs down rivers to sawmills or ports.
The Railway
Name one way that a witch doctor could heal someone in NL in the 18th century?
Answers may vary:
Putting away warts with potatoes or chalk on the stove, salve for infections with herbs and tea, spells for healing, etc.
What natural disaster happened NL in 1929?
A Tsumani
Who was Mary Southcott?
A pioneer of nursing in Newfoundland; she established the St. John’s School of Nursing in 1903.
What event led to the suspension of Responsible Government and the creation of Commission of Government?
The Great Depression
What super cool indigenous artifact was found on Ferryland in late 2025?
Wampum beads
What was the primary purpose of seal oil?
Lighting lamps, industrial uses, and cooking.
What animal transported lumber out of the woods? Hint: The French used them
Oxen
What happened in the 1942 Bell Island U-boat attack?
German submarines sank ore ships carrying iron from Bell Island.
What infectious disease outbreak occurred in St. John’s in 1918?
The Spanish Flu
What is a traditional Newfoundland dance often performed at community gatherings?
Set Dancing
Who was the first woman elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly?
Helena Squires (She is related to Mr. Chaulk!!)
What years did Newfoundland get Representative and Responsible Government?
1832 (Rep.) & 1855 (Res.)
Describe a Screech-In ceremony.
To be screeched in, a person must:
1. Say a traditional Newfoundland saying
2. Drink a shot of Screech
3. Kiss a Cod fish
What was the name of the tool used to kill seals?
A Gaff
What was the name of the police officer that was killed in the Badger riot in 1959? Hint: His mother was from Musgrave Harbour.
What were the main minerals mined in Newfoundland before 1949?
Iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, and coal.
What was the role of a Midwife in a outport in NL?
They delivered babies, provided post-partum care, and also treated minor illnesses and acted as a community healthcare provider
Name ten Newfoundland songs. Yes, ten.
Answers may vary
What challenges did women face in rural and isolated Newfoundland communities?
Isolation, limited medical care, harsh winters, and lack of formal education
Who was Newfoundland's first Premier after Responsible Government?
Phillip Francis Little
On July 2nd, 1916, how many men answered the roll call after the NL Regiment fought the Battle of the Somme?
68