History of North America Quiz

What was the primary motivation behind the Jesuit missions in North America?

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism

• To establish trade routes

• To explore new territories

• To find gold and riches

Which group did the Jesuits focus their efforts on converting due to their sedentary lifestyle?

• Mohawk people

• Algonquin Indians

• Huron farmers

• Iroquois Confederacy

What was one of the first hospitals in North America established by the Jesuits?

• St. Marie Hospital

• Hotel-Dieu in Quebec

• Quebec General Hospital

• Montreal Medical Center

What was the original name given to Montreal by the Jesuits?

• New France

• Jesuit Town

• Ville-Marie

• St. Lawrence City

Who was the first Jesuit pontiff, taking the name Pope Francis?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope Pius XII

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope Francis

What was the key economic activity in New France that involved beavers?

• Fur trade

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture

How were Native Americans typically portrayed in old Hollywood films?

• As multi-dimensional characters

• As European allies

• As superficial characters

• As heroic figures

What was the fate of the Canadian Martyrs during the conflicts with the Iroquois?

• They were sent back to France

• They were captured and released

• They were converted to Iroquois beliefs

• They were ritually tortured and killed

What was a significant factor that led to the overwhelming of Native American societies by Europeans?

• Native American diseases

• Native American alliances

• European agricultural techniques

• European technological advantages

What was the primary difference between Christianity and Native American beliefs according to the transcript?

• Native beliefs were more widespread

• Christianity was more peaceful

• Native beliefs were more advanced

• Christianity had an Evangelical mission