CHAP 2 unité16 Entertainment in Lower Canada around 1820

Kitchen parties were common in Lower Canada around 1820.

• People gathered at someone’s house to tell stories, sing call-and-response songs, and dance.

• People went to public halls to listen to speeches and debates.

• Families would travel to neighboring towns for festivals and fairs.

• Individuals would stay home and read books quietly.

Origin of curling

• Scottish

• Canadian

• Norwegian

• American

Main type of artists in early 19th century Lower Canada

• Painters and sculptors creating fine art

• Craftsmen, skilled workers making various objects by hand.

• Musicians composing classical music

• Writers producing novels and poetry

An evening of dancing for the wealthy.

• Wealthy people organized balls and concerts in their homes.

• Dancing events were held in public parks for everyone.

• Only the royal family attended these events.

• These events were primarily for charity and fundraising.

A fiddler played music by ear at kitchen parties. What is a key difference between a fiddler and a violinist?

• A fiddler reads musical notes and sheet music.

• A fiddler plays music by ear and does not read musical notes or sheet music.

• A fiddler only plays in orchestras.

• A fiddler uses a different type of instrument than a violinist.

Publication frequency of the Quebec Gazette

• Published daily.

• Published only once a week.

• Published bi-weekly.

• Published monthly.

Who mostly participated in sports in 19th century Canada?

• Wealthy townspeople

• Working-class individuals

• Women from rural areas

• Children from poor families

A fiddler played music for people dancing.

• A fiddler played by ear without reading musical notes.

• A fiddler used sheet music to play.

• A fiddler only played classical music.

• A fiddler accompanied a singer.

Cricket

• A sport of British origin

• A type of bird

• A popular video game

• A form of dance

Origin of lacrosse

• Aboriginal

• European

• African

• Asian