Multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer.
- In 1500, European explorers in America were primarily interested in
a) the fur trade.
b) finding a route to Asia.
c) converting the Indians to Christianity.
d) fishing.
- In 1535, the King of France sent _________ to North America.
a) Christopher Columbus
b) Vasco de Gama
c) Jacques Cartier
d) Samuel de Champlain
- Scurvy is a disease caused by
a) the cold weather.
b) seasickness.
c) boredom.
d) a lack of fresh vegetables.
- The first successful French settlement in North America was at
a) Port Royal.
b) Quebec City.
c) Trois Rivieres.
d) Tadoussac.
- In 1608, Quebec City was founded by
a) Jacques Cartier.
b) Samuel de Champlain.
c) Jean Talon.
d) Brule and Nicolet.
- In 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded a French colony at
a) Port Royal.
b) Ville Marie.
c) Louisburg.
d) Quebec City.
- In the 1600’s, Quebec City was important because it guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence River, was a major centre for the fur trade and
a) offered protection to Puritans fleeing religious persecution.
b) provided a safe harbour for British ships.
c) was the capital city of New France.
d) had formed an alliance with the Iroquois Federation.
- In the 1600’s, Quebec City was important because it was the capital city of New France, was a major centre for the fur trade and
a) offered protection to Puritans fleeing religious persecution.
b) provided a safe harbour for British ships.
c) had formed an alliance with the Iroquois Federation.
d) guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence River.
- In the 1600’s, Quebec City was important because it guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence River, was the capital city of New France and
a) offered protection to Puritans fleeing religious persecution.
b) was a major centre for the fur trade.
c) provided a safe harbour for British ships.
d) had formed an alliance with the Iroquois Federation.
- The citadel at Quebec City was located
a) across the St Lawrence River.
b) in Lower Town.
c) in Upper Town.
d) on the Plains of Abraham.
- Two major French trading posts on the St Lawrence River were
a) Hochelaga and Acadia.
b) Louisbourg and Port Royal.
c) Ile St. Jean and Fort Frontenac.
d) Ville Marie and Trois Rivieres.
- In 1628, the "Company of One Hundred Associates" was given control of
a) the churches in New France.
b) the fur trade in New France.
c) the seigneuries in New France.
d) the schools in New France.
- Two Frenchmen who illegally traded furs with the English were
a) Jean Talon and Bishop Laval.
b) Brule and Nicolet.
c) Frontenac and Champlain.
d) Radisson and Groseilliers.
- In the 1600’s, the English were
a) friends of the Huron but enemies of the Iroquois.
b) friends of the Iroquois but enemies of the Huron.
c) friends of both the Iroquois and Huron.
d) enemies of both the Iroquois and Huron.
- In the 1600’s, the French were
a) friends of the Huron but enemies of the Iroquois.
b) friends of the Iroquois but enemies of the Huron.
c) friends of both the Iroquois and Huron.
d) enemies of both the Iroquois and Huron.
- The French built trading posts on the major rivers mainly because
a) the rivers were good transportation links.
b) the rivers provided good drinking water.
c) many Indians lived on the rivers.
d) many fur-bearing animals lived on the river.
- The term "absolute monarch" refers to
a) government with the king as simply a ceremonial figurehead.
b) government with the monarchy playing a limited role.
c) unlimited power of the monarchy over the people.
d) power sharing between the people and the monarchy.
- In the 1660’s, Colbert’s belief in mercantilism included the vision that
a) the Company of One Hundred Associates would control Quebec.
b) the Governor would control economic activity in Quebec.
c) Quebec would be dependent on France for imports and exports.
d) Quebec would follow a "free trade" economy.
- By 1660 in North America,
a) French settlers outnumbered English settlers.
b) English settlers outnumbered French settlers.
c) the numbers of French and English settlers were almost equal.
d) the number of French and English settlers was declining.
- By 1663, the three leading officials in New France were
a) habitants, seigneurs and shipbuilders.
b) the governor, the bishop and the intendant.
c) fur traders, hivernants and map makers.
d) merchants, Hugenots and bankers.
- Women sent to New France in the 1660’s were known as
a) couriers de bois.
b) the King’s helpers.
c) Jesuits.
d) les filles de roi.
- Two early missionary groups in New France were the
a) Recollets and Jesuits.
b) Jesuits and "les filles de roi".
c) Jesuits and the Company of One Hundred Associates.
d) Huguenots and hivernants.
- In 1678, LaSalle explored
a) Hudson Bay.
b) the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
c) the Mississippi River.
d) Georgian Bay.
- In New France, the _____ was responsible for safety and order.
a) governor
b) Intendant
c) bishop
d) seigneur
- In New France, the _____ was responsible for missionaries.
a) governor
b) Intendant
c) bishop
d) seigneur
- In New France, the _____ was responsible for trade.
a) governor
b) Intendant
c) bishop
d) seigneur
- Peasant farmers in New France were known as
a) seigneurs.
b) couriers de bois.
c) habitants.
d) hivernants.
- In New France, the _____ was responsible for settling the land.
a) governor
b) Intendant
c) bishop
d) seigneur
- Large landowners in New France were known as
a) habitants.
b) Cajuns.
c) seigneurs.
d) hivernants.
- French fur traders who lived in the forests during the winter were known as
a) habitants.
b) Cajuns.
c) seigneurs.
d) hivernants.
- "Huguenots" was the name given to
a) Indians in New France.
b) French Catholics.
c) French Protestants.
d) Jesuit priests.
- A "roture" was a
a) plot of farm land in New France.
b) tax paid to the church.
c) peasant farmer who worked for the seigneur.
d) Jesuit priest.
- A "censitaire" was a
a) plot of farm land in New France.
b) tax paid to the church.
c) peasant farmer who paid rent to the seigneur.
d) parish priest who kept a record of births and deaths.
- A "tithe" was a
a) plot of farm land in New France.
b) tax paid to the church.
c) rent paid by a peasant farmer to the seigneur.
d) house inhabited by the parish priest.
- In 1642, Sieur de Maisonneuve founded the French settlement of
a) Port Royal.
b) Quebec City.
c) Trois Rivieres.
d) Ville Marie de Montreal.
- Who was the first Bishop of Quebec?
a) Samuel de Champlain
b) Cardinal Richelieu
c) Bishop Laval
d) Father Brebeuf
- In 1660, Adam Dollard and a small number of men
a) followed the Peace River to Lake Athabasca.
b) defended Port Royal against an attack by New Englanders.
c) explored the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
d) were killed by Iroquois at Long Sault in the Ottawa Valley.
- In 1664, Jean Talon
a) became the first Bishop of New France.
b) became Intendant of New France.
c) sold furs to the English and explored Hudson's Bay.
d) led an attack on the Iroquois in the Finger Lakes district.
- In 1673, Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored
a) from New France and down the Mississippi Valley.
b) to the Rocky Mountains and West Coast.
c) up the Athabasca River and to the Arctic.
d) Baffin Island in a search for the Northwest Passage.
- In the late 1600's, the Governor of New France was
a) Bishop Laval.
b) Samuel de Champlain.
c) Comte de Frontenac.
d) King Louis XIV.
- Ville Marie de Montreal was located at the junction of the
a) St. Lawrence, Richelieu and Ottawa Rivers.
b) St. Lawrence, Saguenay and Tadoussac Rivers.
c) St. Lawrence, St. Maurice and St. Francois Rivers.
d) St. Lawrence, Chaudiere and St. Charles Rivers.
- Quebec City is located at the junction of the
a) St. Lawrence, Richelieu and Ottawa Rivers.
b) St. Lawrence, Saguenay and Tadoussac Rivers.
c) St. Lawrence, St. Maurice and St. Francois Rivers.
d) St. Lawrence, Chaudiere and St. Charles Rivers.
- Trois Rivieres is located at the junction of the
a) St. Lawrence, Richelieu and Ottawa Rivers.
b) St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers.
c) St. Lawrence and St. Maurice Rivers.
d) St. Lawrence, Chaudiere and St. Charles Rivers.
Answer key 1. b 6. d 11. d 16. a 21. d 26. b 31. c 36. c 41. a 2. c 7. c 12. b 17. c 22. a 27. c 32. a 37. d 42. d 3. d 8. d 13. d 18. c 23. c 28. d 33. c 38. b 43. c 4. a 9. b 14. b 19. b 24. a 29. c 34. b 39. a 44. _ 5. b 10. c 15. a 20. b 25. c 30. d 35. d 40. c 45. _
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