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Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Social Studies

Indigenous Peoples in Canada starts at 2 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Indigenous Peoples in Canada. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe one way Indigenous Peoples care for the environment.
Describe one way Indigenous Peoples have contributed to Canadian society.
Explain why it is important to protect Indigenous languages.
Name one reason why treaties were made between Indigenous Peoples and the government.
Name one traditional food commonly eaten by First Nations people.
What is a residential school?
What is a totem pole?
Read the following passage: 'In some Indigenous communities, elders are highly respected and play an important role in teaching traditions and values to younger generations.' Based on this passage, why are elders important in Indigenous cultures?
Which group of Indigenous Peoples is known for living in the Prairies and using tipis? (1) Inuit (2) Plains First Nations (3) Métis (4) Mi'kmaq
Which of the following is a reason why some Indigenous languages are endangered? (1) They are too hard to learn (2) Residential schools discouraged their use (3) They are not written down (4) They are only spoken by elders
Which of the following is a traditional dwelling used by the Inuit? (1) Longhouse (2) Igloo (3) Teepee (4) Wigwam
Which of the following is a traditional First Nations celebration? (1) Powwow (2) Olympics (3) Thanksgiving (4) Carnival
Fill in the blank: The ________ are Indigenous people who have a unique culture that blends First Nations and European traditions.
Fill in the blank: The ________ are Indigenous people who live mainly in the Arctic and subarctic regions of Canada.
Fill in the blank: The ________ are Indigenous people who live mostly in the Arctic regions of Canada.
Fill in the blank: The ________ are known for building longhouses in the forests of Eastern Canada.
True or False: All Indigenous Peoples in Canada speak the same language.
True or False: Indigenous Peoples have lived in Canada for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
True or False: Indigenous Peoples have made important contributions to medicine, such as using plants for healing.
True or False: Indigenous Peoples in Canada have many different languages and cultures.