Indigenous cultures of Canada - Part 1

The Native People of Canada make up

• the Majority of the population

• A large percentage of the population

• 2 percent of the population

A Teepee is

• a gift presented to leaders as a recognition.

• a conical tent usually consisting of skins and used especially by American Indians of the Great Plains.

• is a soft leather slipper or shoe in a style originating among North American Indians.

The term "Aboriginal people" represents

• All people that live on Canada's territories.

• The original people of North America and their descendants.

• The population of French and English Canadians

A Totem pole

• is a carved structure of people and leaders, like statues.

• represents and commemorates ancestry, histories, people, or events.

• is a piece of artwork made for fun.

A story that is handed down from the past, is believed to be based on real people and events, and tells about a person with admirable qualities is a _____.

• Myth

• Legend

• Tale

A story that was created to usually explain the mysteries of the universe and usually features gods and goddesses is called a _____.

• Myth

• Legend

In Myths, the main characters are

• usually kings or heroes.

• usually gods or supernatural heroes.

• people just like any of us.

What are cultural values?

• The food and clothing a certain group of people wear

• The language someone speaks

• The ideas and beliefs of a certain culture

• The type of money used by a society

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a myth?

• An explanation of how something came to be

• Based on real people or events

• Supernatural characters

• Human qualities of gods

A theme is

• The central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work.

• the problem in a story

• the leading character, hero, or heroine of a story or novel.