Canada's First Nations: An Economic View Quiz!

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Catherinecurrie

Catherinecurrie

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 152

| Attempts: 152

2.

The only rule of the buffalo hunt was "kill as many as you can" and there was no person or group in charge of the hunt.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A provisional government was created for each Buffalo Hunt in order to enforce the Law of the Hunt.

Rate this question:
3.

The "Road Allowance People" lived:
- On farms
- Beside the roads on public land
- Along the public-roads in big farms
Correct Answer

A. Beside the roads on public land

Explanation

The "Road Allowance People" lived beside the roads on public land. This means that they settled or resided next to the roads that were built on public land. They did not live on farms or on big farms along the public roads, but rather chose to live in close proximity to the roads that were situated on public land.

Rate this question:
4.

First Nations and Metis people of Saskatchewan have moved from a traditional economy to a:

Correct Answer
market economy
free market economy
mixed economy
market
free market

Explanation
The First Nations and Metis people of Saskatchewan have transitioned from a traditional economy to a mixed economy. This means that they now have a combination of both market-based economic activities and traditional practices. This transition allows for a more diverse and inclusive economy, where individuals have the opportunity to engage in both market transactions and maintain their cultural practices.

Rate this question:
5.

The history of "scrip" is:
- It was provided to Metis people as a means of obtaining farm land
- Surveyors purchased much of the scrip issued at a fair price
- It was provided to Metis people and could be used exactly as money
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. It was provided to Metis people as a means of obtaining farm land

Explanation

The correct answer is "it was provided to Metis people as a means of obtaining farm land." This means that the scrip was given to the Metis people specifically to help them acquire farmland.

Rate this question:

Canada's First Nations: An Economic View Quiz!

Historically, Metis people depended upon which of the following to create economic wealth?

Quiz Preview

The only rule of the buffalo hunt was "kill as many as you can" and there was no person or group in charge of the hunt.

The "Road Allowance People" lived:

First Nations and Metis people of Saskatchewan have moved from a traditional economy to a:

The history of "scrip" is: