Who We Are Flashcards

First Nations peoples were historically what kind of communities before European contact?

Answer: Diverse societies with their own languages and cultures

First Nations were many diverse societies with distinct languages, cultures, and traditions.

What role did Aboriginal peoples play in the early fur trade with Europeans?

Answer: Essential partners and trappers

Aboriginal peoples were essential partners in the fur trade, trapping and trading furs.

The largest cities in Canada are home to large communities of which group?

Answer: Immigrants from around the world

Canada's large cities are home to immigrants from many countries worldwide.

Which value is central to how Canadians treat one another despite their differences?

Answer: Mutual respect and equality

Canadians are united by mutual respect and the equality of all people.

Which of the following is NOT one of Canada's three founding peoples?

Answer: Spanish

The Spanish are not among Canada's three founding peoples, which are Aboriginal, French, and British.

Many immigrants are attracted to Canada because of which feature of its society?

Answer: Its freedom and opportunity

Immigrants are drawn to Canada's freedom, opportunity, and security.

What language do Inuit traditionally speak?

Answer: Inuktitut

Inuktitut is the traditional language of the Inuit people.