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Give one example of how cultural contact is positive, and one example of how it is negative.
Positive: exchange of ideas, get new goods through trade Negative: assimilation, disease, war
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What is imperialism?
The policy of one country extending political, economic, or military control over another
100
What is the Indian Act?
An act passed by the Canadian government in 1876 which makes "Indians, and the lands reserved for the Indians" the responsibility of the government
100
"Canadians live in igloos and say 'eh' all the time". This is an example of a: a) cultural characteristic b) lie c) stereotype
c) stereotype
100
Who are the Inuit?
Aboriginal people of Canada's North
200
"When Europeans came to Canada, they interacted with the First Nations people living there. They traded ideas and learned about each others' culture. The First Nations people showed the Europeans how to survive in Canada." Is this an example of economic, political, or social interaction?
Social Interaction
200
What is Eurocentrism?
The belief that European concerns, cultures, and values are superior to those of others
200
Give two examples of how Aboriginal peoples were treated at residential schools.
-couldn't speak their language -abused and punished -didn't get to see their parents
200
Name on way the Indian Act was positive and one way it was negative for First Nations peoples.
-positive: the government had to pay money to First Nations peoples, as well as provide them with houses, farming equipment, and education -negative: its goal was to assimilate First Nations peoples; it was Eurocentric
200
What is an Indian Agent?
A person hired by the Canadian government to control First Nation reserves.
300
Where did the Beothuk live?
Newfoundland
300
What is meant by the phrase "The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire"?
The British empire is so huge that it spreads across the globe.
300
What were the Mohawk and people of Oka fighting about in the Oka Crisis?
The people of Oka wanted to build a golf course on sacred Mohawk land.
300
What happened to the Beothuk when Europeans arrived?
They were wiped out by the Europeans.
300
What parts of the world traded through the silk road?
Chinese in China -> Arabic people in the Middle East -> Europeans in the Mediterranean
400
Describe the process of mercantilism.
-Europe takes resources from its colony -Europe manufactures those resources -Europe sells though manufactured goods back to the colony -Europe makes money, the colony does not
400
Why did the Opium Wars start?
Britain wanted to trade opium in China, but China did not want to trade with the British.
400
What happened to people of the Kashechewan reserve when the government would not let the people move their reserve?
-the reserve flooded -disease spread
400
What is one problem with capitalism?
-poverty -inequality -poor working conditions -environmental problems
400
What is meant by "White Man's Burden"
The "burden" of Europeans to civilize other peoples.
500
Name three beliefs of a capitalist.
-no government intervention -free market -private property -competition -supply and demand -profits -freedom
500
What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 mean for Canadiens?
They were not allowed to practice their culture or speak their language.
500
What is the Royal Commission on Aboriginal peoples?
A committee appointed by the federal government to investigate and write a report about how Aboriginal peoples have been treated in Canada.
500
What is a lobby group?
A group of citizens that band together to bring an issue or demand to the government and push for change
500
Name one legacy of residential schools for Aboriginal peoples.
-trauma -don't know how to care for their children -alcohol, drugs -poverty