1) Why was the buffalo important to many First Nations peoples? a) It was mostly used for sports and games b) It provided food, clothing, shelter materials, and tools c) It was important because it was easy to keep as a farm animal d) It was only used for special celebrations 2) How did First Nations peoples hunt buffalo long ago? a) They hunted buffalo mainly during winter storms b) They waited until buffalo came into their camps c) They hunted alone with a bow and arrow d) They hunted together using strategies like buffalo jumps 3) Why were teepees a good home for many First Nations peoples? a) Teepees were strong enough to last for hundreds of years b) Teepees were built mainly to be large homes for many families at once c) Teepees could be taken down and moved easily because First Nations people traveled often d) Teepees were designed only for people living near rivers 4) Why did many First Nations peoples move during different seasons of the year? a) They moved often to follow animals and find seasonal resources b) They moved because they were not allowed to build permanent homes c) They traveled mainly to visit new communities each month d) They moved only when the weather was too hot 5) What is an oral tradition? a) Written history recorded in books and journals b) Important information shared through paintings and drawings c) Stories and teachings passed down by speaking and listening d) Traditions only practiced during ceremonies 6) Why is story telling important to Indigenous peoples? a) They help pass on history, values, and teachings across generations b) They are mostly used as entertainment during celebrations c) They were created to replace written language d) They are only told to young children 7) Why was winter an important time for storytelling? a) Winter stories were mostly told to prepare for hunting buffalo b) Winter was a time when families gathered and shared teachings indoors c) Winter was a time when Indigenous peoples stopped using oral tradition 8) Why are Indigenous languages important? a) They are mainly used today for music and entertainment b) They were important in the past but not as much today c) They are links to culture, history, identity, and traditions 9) What does the name “Turtle Island” refer to? a) A type of animal important in oral tradition stories b) A treaty meeting place in Alberta c) The land now known as North America d) A hunting area used by the Blackfoot 10) What is Treaty 6? a) An agreement that created rules for trading between First Nations groups b) An agreement between First Nations and the Canadian government c) A law that forced First Nations peoples to stop being nomadic d) A promise made only about buffalo hunting rights

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