The History Of Northwest Territories Quiz Part- I

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How Much Do You Know About The History Of Northwest Territories? These territories are in the northern part of America, and not only do they have amazing terrains but have a very captivating story about the past. How about you take this incredible quiz and see how much you know about these territories and their impact on Canada as a whole?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Why and when did Canada purchase Rupert's land?
    • A. 

      The fur trade was dying down - 1867

    • B. 

      The Metis all moved - 1863

    • C. 

      Canada forcefully took it over - 1867

  • 2. 
    Who's Thomas Scott?
    • A. 

      A leader of the metis

    • B. 

      A member of the Canadian Party

    • C. 

      A fur trader for the HBC

  • 3. 
    Who was the Wetis leader during the Red River Rebellion?
    • A. 

      John Schultz

    • B. 

      Louis Riel

    • C. 

      Cuthbert Grant

  • 4. 
    Why did Louis Riel make a provisional government?
    • A. 

      To help protect Metis rights

    • B. 

      To protect the Red River Settlement from attacks

    • C. 

      To buy Ruperts Land

  • 5. 
    Who lived in the Red River Settlement?
    • A. 

      European settlers

    • B. 

      The Metis

    • C. 

      The Country-born

    • D. 

      All of the above

  • 6. 
    Why did the Red River Rebellion start?
    • A. 

      The Metis didn't like Canada

    • B. 

      The HBC sold land without their permission

    • C. 

      They were mad at John A. Macdonald

  • 7. 
    Who were the land speculators?
    • A. 

      Fur traders

    • B. 

      Members of the government

    • C. 

      People who bought and sold land

  • 8. 
    What were the results of the Red River Rebellion?
    • A. 

      The Red River Settlement died out

    • B. 

      Manitoba was created

    • C. 

      The land speculators bought all the land

  • 9. 
    What did the Metis get in exchange for their land?
    • A. 

      Land or money scrips

    • B. 

      Food

    • C. 

      Voting rights

  • 10. 
    Why did the Metis sell their land scrips?
    • A. 

      It was stolen from them

    • B. 

      They didn't care about it

    • C. 

      They had no food or money

  • 11. 
    What happened to Louis Riel after the rebellion?
    • A. 

      He escaped to the US

    • B. 

      He became the governor of Manitoba

    • C. 

      He was killed

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