History of Canada Quiz #1

In what year did Jacques Cartier first arrive on the east coast of Canada?

• 1620

• 1534

• 1608

• 1492

Which Indigenous group was interested in trade with Jacques Cartier?

• Algonquin

• Mi'kmaq

• Haudenosaunee

• Wendat

Who founded the colony of Quebec in 1608?

• Louis XIV

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jean Talon

Which Algonquin word means 'the place where the river narrows'?

• Mi'kmaq

• Wendat

• Kebec

• Seigneurie

What land division system was used in New France?

• Communal system

• Seigneurial system

• Tribal system

• Feudal system

What was the primary economic activity in New France?

• Agriculture

• Fur trading

• Mining

• Fishing

Which French explorer is known for mapping the St. Lawrence River?

• Jacques Cartier

• Louis Jolliet

• Jean Nicolet

• Samuel de Champlain

What was the name of the first permanent French settlement in North America?

• Louisbourg

• Port Royal

• Quebec City

• Montreal

What was the main reason for the French exploration of North America in the 16th century?

• To find a route to Asia

• To mine for gold

• To establish agricultural colonies

• To spread Christianity

What was Jacques Cartier's main purpose for coming to Canada in 1534?

• To start a new colony
• To find a route to China
• To trade with the First Nations
• To map the coastline